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Pound Sterling edges higher as the BoE's deputy governors lean toward a hike
The Bank of England (BoE) held the UK's Bank Rate at 3.75% on September 17 by six votes to three, and half of the six who voted to hold now say a hike may be needed.
United Kingdom BRC Shop Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (1.5%) in September: Actual (1.4%)
United Kingdom BRC Shop Price Index (YoY) below forecasts (1.5%) in September: Actual (1.4%)
Ireland Consumer Confidence down to 61.1 in September from previous 63.2
Ireland Consumer Confidence down to 61.1 in September from previous 63.2
Mexican Peso plunges as US-Mexico interest rate differential reduces
The Mexican Peso collapses against the US Dollar, depreciating on Monday as market mood sours amid stalled US-Iran talks. News headlines reported that a potential agreement is near, but officials denied the progress.
South Korea BOK Manufacturing BSI dipped from previous 81Â to 79 in October
South Korea BOK Manufacturing BSI dipped from previous 81Â to 79 in October
Japanese Yen trades cautiously as intervention risk clashes with Fed rate hike bets
USD/JPY trades little changed around 157.25 on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) also holds steady near recent highs, with traders weighing Middle East developments and the risk of Japanese intervention.
US 10-year yield revisits 2007 heights as curve flirts with inversion
US Treasury yields climb on Monday as energy prices remain high, amid US President Donald Trump's rejection of a peace agreement with Tehran.
Fed’s Cook: AI, Iran risks could keep inflation pressures high
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Lisa Cook said in a speech in Oakland, California, that the number and magnitude of future adjustments to the Fed funds rate will depend on inflation and labor market data.
British Pound defies US yields surge as BoE hike bets build
The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers modest gains of 0.18% on Monday even as US Treasury yields soar, with the US 10-year T-note rising over 10 basis points, underpinning the Greenback. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3252.
GBP: Shorts at highs as Pound tracks Oil-led USD rally – Rabobank
Rabobank highlights that GBP net short positions have risen over 40%, reaching their highest level since August. The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% on September 18, in line with expectations.
Euro struggles as Fed rate-hike bets overshadow ECB tightening expectations
EUR/USD trades on the back foot on Monday, pressured by a stronger US Dollar (USD) as the US-Iran stalemate keeps Oil prices elevated, pushing US Treasury yields higher and strengthening expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.
AUD: Speculative shorts rise as gains versus Dollar fade – Rabobank
Rabobank points out that AUD net short positions have increased for a second week, reaching their highest level since December 2025.
United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index declined to 9.8 in September from previous 11.6
United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index declined to 9.8 in September from previous 11.6