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FOREX-Yen trims weekly advance as investors weigh BOJ, election impacts
BOJ's Ueda cautious on global economy, lowering imminent rate-hike betsFedWatch Tool shows 89% probability of December rate cutDollar rebounds despite U.S. government shutdownBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The yen edged lower on Friday, trimming its sharpest weekly gain in more than ...Reuters
Fri, Oct 3
EUR/GBP treads water above 0.8700 as traders expect ECB to remain cautious
EUR/GBP extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 0.8720 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross appreciates as the Euro (EUR) gains ground due to the potential for a cautious policy stance from the European Central Bank (ECB).
Fxstreet
Fri, Oct 3
NZD/USD sticks to gains above 0.5800; lacks bullish conviction amid USD uptick
The NZD/USD pair attracts fresh buyers following the previous day's good two-way price swings and holds above the 0.5800 mark through the Asian session on Friday. Spot prices, however, remain below a one-week high and the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) touched on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Fri, Oct 3
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Stays above 173.00 after rebounding from 50-day EMA
EUR/JPY gains ground after a neutral day, trading around 173.10 during the Asian hours on Friday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a revival of bullish bias as the currency cross rebounded toward the ascending channel pattern.
Fxstreet
Fri, Oct 3
Japan's markets gird for leadership vote with stocks, bonds on edge
Subdued market reaction seen from Koizumi victoryWin by dovish Takaichi could steepen yield curve, weaken yenDark horse Hayashi supports BOJ rate hikes, opposes large stimulusBy Junko Fujita and Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Japanese markets are bracing for a crucial ruling party vote t...Reuters
Fri, Oct 3
EUR/USD remains above 1.1700 amid ECB’s cautious outlook
EUR/USD holds ground after two days of losses, trading around 1.1720 during the Asian hours on Friday. Traders await HCOB Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from the Eurozone and Germany due later in the day. Eurozone Producer Price Index (PPI) will also be eyed.
Fxstreet
Fri, Oct 3
Japan's markets gird for leadership vote with stocks, bonds on edge
Subdued market reaction seen from Koizumi victoryWin by dovish Takaichi could steepen yield curve, weaken yenDark horse Hayashi supports BOJ rate hikes, opposes large stimulusBy Junko Fujita and Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Japanese markets are bracing for a crucial ruling party vote tReuters
Fri, Oct 3
FOREX-Yen trims weekly advance as investors weigh BOJ, election impacts
LDP election to decide Japan's next prime ministerYen still well bid for week as BOJ primed for near-term rate hikeU.S. government shutdown impacts economic data releaseCanadian dollar hits four-month low on oil price slideBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The yen edged lower on Friday,...Reuters
Fri, Oct 3
Australia, NZ dollars up for week, diverging rate outlook favours Aussie
SYDNEY, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to weekly gains on Friday as economic uncertainty hindered their U.S. counterpart, while the outlook for interest rates at home continued to diverge markedly.The Aussie held at $0.6600 AUD=D3, having found support at $0.6577 over...Reuters
Fri, Oct 3
USD/JPY gains traction above 147.00 as US Dollar rebounds
The USD/JPY pair recovers some lost ground near 147.20, snapping the four-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Friday. The potential upside for the pair might be limited as traders continue to assess the impact of a US government shutdown.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 2
EUR/USD steady at 1.1720 as Dollar firm amid US shutdown
EUR/USD remains steady during the North American session on Thursday, yet registering back-to-back bearish days as the US Dollar strengthens amid the ongoing government shutdown and the absence of US economic data releases like Initial Jobless Claims. The pair trades at 1.1719, down 0.09%.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 2
ECB picks AI startup to prevent digital euro fraud
FRANKFURT, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank said on Thursday it had picked a Portuguese startup focussed on artificial intelligence to help prevent fraud in its planned digital euro currency.The contract with Feedzai, worth up to 237.3 million euros ($278.69 million), is one of several a...Reuters
Thu, Oct 2
