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European Central Bank set to keep interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to stand pat for the third consecutive monetary policy meeting, holding the interest rate on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility at 2.15%, 2.4% and 2%, respectively.
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Thu, Oct 30
When are the German/ Eurozone Q3 GDP and how could they affect EUR/USD?
The Federal Statistics Office of Germany is set to release preliminary Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for Germany at 09:00 GMT, and Eurostat will likely report flash Eurozone GDP figures for the same period at 10:00 GMT on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 30
China’s Commerce Ministry: Agrees to pause rare earth export controls for a year
Chinese Commerce Ministry has stated during Thursday’s European session after the meeting between leader Xi Jinping and United States (US) President Donald Trump in South Korea that both nations have resolved frictions on fentanyl issues and export controls on rare earths.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 30
Schneider Electric CFO: Expects Data Centres To Account For Over 24% Of Revenue In Coming Year
Oct 30 (Reuters) - Schneider Electric CFO Hilary Maxson:SAYS CO EXPECTS DATA CENTRES AND NETWORKS TO ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 24% OF REVENUE IN COMING YEAR - MEDIA CALLON DATA CENTRE DELAYS, STARTING TO SEE SOME IMPROVEMENT PARTICULARLY IN FRANCE, BUT DELAYS IN EUROPE REMAIN - MEDIA CALLSOME PROGRESS I...Reuters
Thu, Oct 30
An October to remember for bruised global bond markets
UK yields set for biggest monthly drop since December 2023 French, German yields set for biggest drops since April turmoilInflation, rates outlook help bonds, but high debt weighs By Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The mood music in some of the world's biggest bo...Reuters
Thu, Oct 30
BOJ policy board members' CPI, GDP forecasts for FY2025-2027
TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Here are the median forecasts for changes in real gross domestic product (GDP) and consumer price index (CPI) from the Bank of Japan's policy board members. (year/year % change, previous forecasts in brackets) Real GDP Core CPI (excl fresh food)Core-core CPI (exc...Reuters
Thu, Oct 30
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady
TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan held off on raising interest rates on Thursday but repeated its pledge to continue increasing borrowing costs if the economy moves in line with its projections.As widely expected, the central bank maintained short-term interest rates at 0.5%. Board members...Reuters
Thu, Oct 30
India to impose 30% import duty on yellow peas from November 1
MUMBAI, Oct 30 (Reuters) - India has imposed a 30% import duty on yellow peas, effective November 1, according to a government notification issued late on Wednesday.Shipments with a bill of lading dated on or before October 31, 2025, will be exempt from the duty, the order said.The government had ea...Reuters
Thu, Oct 30
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Semiconductor tariffs are not part of the US-South Korea deal
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was out with some trade-related comments in the last hour, saying that semiconductor tariffs are not part of the U.S.-South Korea deal. Lutnick also announces South Korea $200M investment in Alaska’s natural gas project.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 30
