Consumer confidence in the US improved by more than anticipated in September. UoM survey showed five-year inflation expectation held steady at 3.1%. Consumer confidence in the US improved in September, with the University of Michigan's Consumer … [Continue reading]
GBP/USD: Unlikely to break above 1.3455 – UOB Group
Room for the Pound Sterling (GBP) to edge higher, but any advance is unlikely to break above 1.3455. In the longer run, GBP must break and hold above 1.3455 to resume strength, UOB Group FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note. GBP must hold … [Continue reading]
Japan Leading Economic Index below forecasts (109.5) in July: Actual (109.3)
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USD/JPY holds above 145.00 after the Tokyo CPI inflation data
USD/JPY gather strength around 145.20 in Friday’s early Asian session, gaining 0.26% on the day. Tokyo CPI rose 2.2% YoY in September vs. a 2.6% rise prior. The US August core PCE data will be closely monitored. The USD/JPY pair … [Continue reading]
Mexican Peso stays firm as Banxico lower rates 25 basis points
Mexican Peso is virtually unchanged after hitting a daily high of 19.46. Banxico cuts rates by 25 bps in a 4-1 vote, with inflation expected to ease by 2025. USD/MXN briefly dipped to 19.55 but stabilized above 19.60 after Banxico’s rate cut … [Continue reading]
United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 4.7%
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Powell speech grabs attention as dovish Fed bets increase after 50 bps September rate cut
Remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues will hog the limelight on Thursday. Fed officials lately explained why they supported an outsized rate cut at the September meeting. Powell’s speech and Fed commentary could rock the US Dollar … [Continue reading]
Japanese Yen holds position as US Dollar loses ground due to dovish Fedspeak
The Japanese Yen receives downward pressure as traders expect the BoJ to delay further rate hikes. The BoJ Meeting Minutes highlighted a consensus among members on the need to remain vigilant regarding inflation risks. Traders await US Gross Domestic … [Continue reading]
Australian Dollar receives support from divergent policy outlooks between central banks
The Australian Dollar gains ground as the RBA and Fed adopt different policy outlooks. The Reserve Bank of Australia is highly expected to keep interest rates unchanged in the near future. The US Federal Reserve may deliver more rate cuts by the end … [Continue reading]
Australian Dollar stands weak after local CPI figures
AUD/USD retreats on resurgent demand for safe-haven US Dollar amid lingering global economic concerns. Hawkish RBA stance and market expectations of 50 bps Fed rate cut in November support the pair. Despite softer Australian CPI data, near-term RBA … [Continue reading]