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USD/CNH is expected to consolidate between 7.1210 and 7.1380 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to consolidate between 7.1210 and 7.1380. In the longer run, for the time being, USD is likely to trade in a range between 7.1000 and 7.1480, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Wed, Oct 1
Euro zone yields little changed after US shutdown, eye Treasuries for direction
Eurozone government bond yields little changedInvestors watch U.S. Treasuries amid government shutdownGermany’s 10-year Bund yields roughly unchanged at 2.02%By Stefano Rebaudo Oct 1 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed, with investors closely watching moves in U.S. Tr...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Romania aims to sell domestic debt worth 7.99 billion lei in October
BUCHAREST, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Romania's finance ministry aims to sell domestic treasury bonds and bills worth 7.99 billion lei ($1.84 billion) in October, including 990 million lei at non-competitive tenders, it said on Wednesday.The ministry has scheduled 14 bond tenders with residual maturities...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Which US economic data releases could be delayed if government funding is not restored?
The United States’ (US) federal government has officially shut down for the first time in six years after lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on the funding bill by the September 30 midnight deadline.Fxstreet
Wed, Oct 1
Asia draws $100 billion in capital as investors diversify beyond US, Goldman executive says
By Yantoultra Ngui and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Asia excluding China has attracted about $100 billion in capital inflows over the past nine months as global investors diversify beyond the United States, Kevin Sneader, Goldman Sachs' GS.N president for Asia-Pacific ex-Japan...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
New Tesla sales in Spain rise 3.4% in September, other EV sales surge
Oct 1 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O new car sales in Spain rose 3.4% in September from the same month in 2024 to 2,992 vehicles, registration data released by industry group ANFAC showed on Wednesday.Between January and September, sales of Tesla cars in Spain increased 9.5% from the same period a y...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Kremlin warns European leaders against plan it says would steal Russia's money
MOSCOW, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Kremlin warned European leaders on Wednesday that Russia would pursue any individual or country which stole its money and cautioned that the theft of Russian assets would badly rebound on European depositories and investment.The European Union is mulling a proposal to u...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
US auto sales set to rise 6% in third quarter
Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales are expected to rise about 6% in the third quarter from a year ago, as consumers were seen pulling forward their electric vehicle purchases before the end of certain tax credits, while demand for SUVs and crossovers remained steady.Market research firm Cox Automotiv...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Kremlin warns Europe against stealing Russia's money
MOSCOW, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Kremlin warned European leaders on Wednesday that Russia would pursue any individual or country which stole its money, and cautioned that the theft of Russian assets would whiplash back against European depositories and investment.Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
FACTBOX-The global race for free trade agreements since Trump's return
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have unleashed an unprecedented burst of free trade agreements and negotiations towards them by partners seeking to offset potential lost exports to the United States.The following is a summary of some of t...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
ANALYSIS-Hit by Trump tariffs, rest of world races to forge new trade alliances
EU, Mercosur, India, UAE and others revive and accelerate free trade talksUnclear extent to which trade deals can offset Trump tariffsPolitical value of deals to ensure stability at uncertain time for global orderEU may need to rely on more internal trade to secure growthBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUS...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Euro zone inflation picks up, bolstering ECB's case for staying on hold
FRANKFURT, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation accelerated last month on higher services prices and a smaller decline in energy costs, likely reinforcing bets on the ECB keeping interest rates on hold for some time.Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
CHF: Intervention, pharma and the franc – ING
It's been quite a busy week for Swiss news. On Monday, the Swiss National Bank effectively increased the amount of CHF banking deposits exposed to a 0.25bp charge. The press release pitched that as a technical clean-up to last year's adjustment in minimum reserves.
South African factory mood improves in September, Absa PMI shows
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 1 (Reuters) - South African manufacturing sentiment improved in September, driven by strong domestic demand, a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey showed on Wednesday.The seasonally-adjusted PMI sponsored by South African bank Absa rose to 52.2 points in September from 49.5...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Bank of Spain to raise countercyclical capital buffer to 1.0%
MADRID, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Bank of Spain said on Wednesday it had approved an increase in the countercyclical capital buffer to 1.0% from 0.5%, coming into effect on October 1, 2026.The buffer seeks to mitigate or prevent cyclical risks caused by excessive growth in aggregate credit by requiring ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
Tesla's monthly sales rise in France, Denmark for first time in 2025
Tesla's September sales up 2.7% in France, up 20.5% in DenmarkIts sales continued to rise in Norway, and fall in SwedenCompany struggling with rising competition, backlash vs Musk By Nick Carey and Jesus Calero LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O sales rose in France and Denmark las...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
UK manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in 5 months, PMI shows
By David Milliken LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - British manufacturing activity shrank at the fastest pace in five months in September, reflecting subdued domestic demand and fewer export orders, according to a survey on Wednesday that painted a more downbeat picture than recent official data.The S&am...Reuters
Wed, Oct 1
