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Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI meets forecasts (53.1) in September
Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI meets forecasts (53.1) in September
Germany HCOB Services PMI meets expectations (52.9) in September
Germany HCOB Services PMI meets expectations (52.9) in September
Germany HCOB Composite PMI in line with forecasts (53.8) in September
Germany HCOB Composite PMI in line with forecasts (53.8) in September
France HCOB Services PMI below expectations (51.4) in September: Actual (51.2)
France HCOB Services PMI below expectations (51.4) in September: Actual (51.2)
France HCOB Composite PMI came in at 51.1, below expectations (51.2) in September
France HCOB Composite PMI came in at 51.1, below expectations (51.2) in September
Italy HCOB Services PMI below expectations (54.6) in September: Actual (51.7)
Italy HCOB Services PMI below expectations (54.6) in September: Actual (51.7)
British Pound retreats against Japanese Yen as Japan vows debt control
The British Pound (GBP) slumps 0.3% to near 208.40 in the European trade on Monday after a flat opening at around 209.10.
Australian Dollar weakens amid Middle East tensions, cool inflation
AUD/USD inches lower after registering modest gains in the previous day, trading around 0.6940 during European hours on Monday. The pair remains subdued as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground on rising safe-haven demand, driven primarily by deteriorating geopolitical conditions in the Middle East.
CEE FX: Inflation supports koruna over peers – ING
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky expects higher September inflation across Czech Republic and Hungary, with Czech data seen backing a November rate hike. He forecasts unchanged policy in Poland and Romania, maintains a bearish regional FX bias, and favours the Czech koruna, which he sees as less tied to global narratives and likely to outperform more dovish CEE currencies.
Indonesian Rupiah weakens as elevated import cost weigh on balance of payments
USD/IDR gains ground after posting modest losses in the previous day, trading around 17,950 during the early European hours on Monday.
Spain HCOB Services PMI registered at 58.3 above expectations (0) in September
Spain HCOB Services PMI registered at 58.3 above expectations (0) in September
Equities: Strong earnings cycle offsets yield shock – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports that global equities ended last week only 0.5% lower despite a rapid rise in yields, with tech and cyclicals outperforming. Over the past two weeks, equities are up 0.4%, while volatility has been largely confined to bonds. The team argues strong earnings growth explains equities’ resilience versus the rates shock.
Turkey Producer Price Index (MoM) declined to 2.07% in September from previous 2.57%
Turkey Producer Price Index (MoM) declined to 2.07% in September from previous 2.57%