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Euro tumbles after a relief rally as ECB officials warn economic slowdown
The Euro (EUR) underperforms its major currency peers on Wednesday, trading almost 0.55% lower at around 177.00 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) in the European trade.
British Pound stays weak below 1.3250 as USD bulls retain control ahead of FOMC Minutes
The GBP/USD pair weakens further below mid-1.3200s during the first half of the European session on Wednesday, eroding a major part of the previous day's move higher amid a broadly firmer US Dollar (USD).
Singapore Foreign Reserves (MoM) registered at 433.4B above expectations (0B) in September
Singapore Foreign Reserves (MoM) registered at 433.4B above expectations (0B) in September
Japanese Yen edges up from lows amid hawkish comments from BoJ’s SatoÂ
The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday.
Dow Jones futures fall as US Treasury yields rebound ahead of FOMC Minutes
Dow Jones futures decline by 0.14% to trade near 51,750 during European hours on Wednesday. S&P 500 futures remain steady around 7,870, while Nasdaq 100 futures fall by 0.18% to trade near 31,430.
Czech Koruna: CNB path lifted on inflation risks – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Saabir Salad now expects the Czech National Bank to deliver two additional 25bps hikes, in November 2026 and Q1-2027, after a pre-emptive move in June. This would lift cumulative tightening to 75bps and the policy rate to 4.25% by end-Q1-2027.
Euro falls against Canadian Dollar as surging oil prices overpower strong German data
EUR/CAD continues its losing streak for the third successive day, trading around 1.5920 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross is under downward pressure as the Euro (EUR) faces headwinds despite a stronger-than-expected rebound in German industrial performance.
Japanese Yen: Losses seem capped against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/JPY traded on a firm footing in early Asian trade as upward momentum continued to build.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD ticks lower to near $60.60 as US bond yields bounce back
Silver price (XAG/USD) is slightly down to near $60.60 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The white metal faces marginal selling pressure as United States (US) Treasury Yields regain ground after a corrective move the previous day.
New Zealand Dollar declines as US Dollar strengthens on rising Treasury yields
NZD/USD depreciates after registering modest gains the previous day, trading around 0.5610 during the European hours on Wednesday.
Australian Dollar pulls back from one-week top as USD stays firm ahead of FOMC Minutes
The AUD/USD pair attracts some sellers on Wednesday, stalling a three-day recovery move from the 0.6900 neighborhood, or a three-month low, touched last week.
US Dollar: Lower yields pressure USD as December hike looms - Rabobank
Rabobank strategist Molly Schwartz notes US Treasury yields fell across the curve, pressuring the US Dollar (USD) even as the US Dollar Index (DXY) stays close to 102. She highlights evolving Fed communication and multiple officials stressing inflation risks from AI, tariffs and energy.
Gold: Central banks keep buying – ING
ING’s commodities team, led by Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey, reports that Gold edged higher on Tuesday as lower Oil prices and stronger bond markets eased inflation concerns and reduced expectations of further rate hikes. They emphasize persistent central bank demand, with World Gold Council data showing continued net buying driven by long-term reserve diversification.