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Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD drifts toward $60 as precious metals struggle
Silver (XAG/USD) dives on Wednesday, nearing two-month lows around the $60.00 psychological area after rejection from levels near $62.00 on Tuesday.
Euro: Political risk weighs but downside seen limited – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO strategist Georgette Boele notes that changes in interest rate spreads have encouraged speculative short Euro positions, while fiscal and political uncertainty in France and Spain has historically coincided with Euro (EUR) weakness versus the US Dollar (USD).
Swiss Franc: Safe-haven demand keeps CHF firm against Euro – Rabobank
Rabobank expects EUR/CHF to remain close to the 0.93 area in the coming weeks as Eurozone fiscal tensions continue to support safe-haven demand for the Swiss Franc.
Indian Rupee: RBI tightening fails to halt INR slide – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 25 bps rate hike to 5.50% failed to support the Indian Rupee.
Euro plummets as French bonds sell-off intensifies after a day relief
The Euro (EUR) comes under pressure against its peers again on Wednesday after a relief recovery the previous day. In the European trade, the major currency is down 0.63% at around 1.1188 against the US Dollar.
Polish Zloty: Downtrend eyes 4.48 on firm support – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Central and Eastern European (CEE) strategy team expects the National Bank of Poland (NBP) to keep rates at 3.75% today, with Governor Glapiński likely to flag inflation risks and prepare markets for a November hike. They see a hawkish stance offering some Polish Zloty (PLN) support but still expect EUR/PLN to trade above 4.35 given geopolitical and external risks, after the pair extended gains toward 4.40/4.41 resistance.
United States MBA Mortgage Applications up to -4.2% in October 2 from previous -6%
United States MBA Mortgage Applications up to -4.2% in October 2 from previous -6%
Gold tests $4,100 as US Dollar and yields rise ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its decline on Wednesday, falling nearly 1.3% as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields resume their advance following a modest pullback the previous day.
Swiss Franc retreats further, US Dollar firms up with Fed minutes in focus
The Swiss Franc (CHF) loses ground for the third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, retracing the rebound witnessed late last week.
ECB’s Pereira: No second-round inflation effects at present
European Central Bank (ECB) official and Governor of the Bank of Portugal Santos Pereira said during the European trading session has ruled out fears of second-round inflation effects. Pereira advised that France should pursue fiscal prudence.
Warning signal: Gold's failure at the 200-day moving average puts $3,940 in play
Gold (XAU/USD) finds itself pulled in two directions: official-sector demand continues to underpin prices even at elevated levels, while the technical picture has deteriorated after the metal failed to hold above its 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), leaving key supports exposed.Â
Japanese Yen: Downside risks build against US Dollar near 158.50 – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights growing downside risks for the Japanese Yen versus the US Dollar as USD/JPY tests its 200-day moving average near 158.50.
US Dollar: Near-term upside questioned – OCBC
OCBC Bank strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong argue that the US Dollar's (USD) structural support from the US technology and AI sectors remains intact, but they are more cautious on further near-term USD gains.