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British Pound holds gains above 1.3400 as hot CPI data fuels BoE rate hike bets
The GBP/USD pair posts modest gains near 1.3405 during the early Asian session on Friday. The British Pound (GBP) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) as hotter UK September Consumer Price Index (CPI) data has bolstered expectations of a more hawkish stance from the Bank of England (BoE).
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Fri, Oct 23
Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI climbed from previous 51.3 to 52 in October
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Fri, Oct 23
South Korean Won: Hawkish BoK hold supports gains against US Dollar – Societe Generale
Societe Generale notes that the Korean Won (KRW) has risen to a fresh two-year high near 1323/USD after the Bank of Korea (BoK) unanimously kept its policy rate at 3.0% with a hawkish tone. The bank plans to maintain a restrictive stance until inflation converges to 2% and expects stronger economic growth in 2026 and 2027, while exporter Dollar selling and robust exports further support KRW.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 22
European Central Bank: Gradual tightening points to December hike – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Bas van Geffen expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to keep policy unchanged at its October meeting, with the deposit rate at 2.50%, and to deliver a final hike in December. He highlights persistent upside inflation risks but notes no evidence of broad-based second-round effects.
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Thu, Oct 22
Indonesian Rupiah: Policy mix supports currency, challenges persist – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay and Dr. Henry Hao note that Bank Indonesia kept the BI-Rate at 5.75% while tightening liquidity conditions via a higher Deposit Facility rate and lower reserve requirements to support the Indonesian Rupiah.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 22
Producer prices are up 6.3%. Consumer prices only 3.7%. This chart shows who eats the gap
The Producer Price Index rose 6.3% in the year to September and the Consumer Price Index 3.7%, the widest gap since 2022. Inside the S&P 500, energy and technology companies collect the difference, the rest pay it, and shoppers get their turn in 2027.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 22
Singapore Dollar: Bullish bias within tight range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note USD/SGD held a narrow range on Wednesday and expect consolidation between 1.2765 and 1.2785 intraday. However, they highlight that short-term downward momentum has strengthened, opening scope for a move toward 1.2750 over the coming days, provided the pair stays below resistance at 1.2805. Their broader 1–3 month view still sees upside risk if 1.2871 breaks.
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Thu, Oct 22
Bank of England: November hike added as UK inflation stays firm – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports that UK headline CPI rose to 3.5% year-on-year in September, with core and services inflation also edging higher and exceeding Bank of England projections. On the back of stronger inflation and resilient activity, the bank now expects a BoE rate hike in November to reinforce inflation-targeting credibility.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 22
European Central Bank: Communication focus as French spreads widen – Nordea
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich expects the ECB to keep rates unchanged at the October Governing Council meeting, with the next 25bp hike still likely in December. He highlights the sharp widening in French government bond spreads and tighter financing conditions, noting that higher French yields affect a large part of the Euro area and could influence the ECB’s policy tone and timing.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 22
Swiss Franc: Funding role faces safe-haven risks - Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes highlights the Swiss Franc’s role as a funding currency, with gradual depreciation interrupted by sharp rebounds during periods of market stress. With Swiss inflation subdued and fiscal and external balances stable, he sees little pressure on the SNB to raise rates.
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