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Euro hits fresh yearly low as strong US data keeps Fed tightening in play
EUR/USD extends its decline on Thursday, falling to its lowest level since May 2025 and setting a fresh year-to-date low as the US Dollar (USD) remains firmly supported by elevated US Treasury yields and resilient US economic data.
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change meets expectations (64B) in September 25
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change meets expectations (64B) in September 25
Canadian Dollar steadies as Fed pause bets clash with resilient US economy
USD/CAD trades around 1.4240 at the time of writing on Thursday, little changed on the day with a modest 0.07% gain.
United States ISM Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (55) in September: Actual (54.5)
United States ISM Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (55) in September: Actual (54.5)
United States Construction Spending (MoM) came in at 0.9%, above expectations (0%) in August
United States Construction Spending (MoM) came in at 0.9%, above expectations (0%) in August
United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid came in at 77.9, above forecasts (72.3) in September
United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid came in at 77.9, above forecasts (72.3) in September
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index up to 52.7 in September from previous 51.2
United States ISM Manufacturing Employment Index up to 52.7 in September from previous 51.2
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index: 55.3 (September) vs 53.7
United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index: 55.3 (September) vs 53.7
Swiss Franc steadies as stronger inflation offsets broad US Dollar demand
USD/CHF trades flat on Thursday as stronger Swiss inflation offers some support to the Swiss Franc (CHF), while a firm US Dollar (USD) keeps the pair near levels last seen in May 2025. At the time of writing, USD/CHF trades around 0.8354 after reaching an intraday high of 0.8382.
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales up to 61645 in September from previous 57898
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales up to 61645 in September from previous 57898
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI registered at 55.9 above expectations (0) in September
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI registered at 55.9 above expectations (0) in September
Federal Reserve: Policy to remain on hold through 2027 – Rabobank
Rabobank's RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets updates its United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook, adding a December 2026 rate hike after recent FOMC speeches.
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.5, above expectations (0) in September
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.5, above expectations (0) in September