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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks, FX drop to three-week lows as Middle East war fuels inflation fears
Stocks drop 3.2%, FX down 0.8%Hungary's forint falls 1.6% against the euroPoland's benchmark WIG20 index tumbles Turkish inflation in-line with estimatesBy Twesha Dikshit March 3(Reuters) - Emerging market equities and currencies extended losses on Tuesday to three-week lows as the U....Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
EUR/CHF: SNB signals readiness to curb Franc strength – MUFG
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman notes the Swiss Franc has failed to benefit from safe-haven demand, as the Swiss National Bank signalled a greater willingness to intervene in FX markets. The SNB’s statement lifted EUR/CHF back above 0.9100 after a 0.9025 low.
Australian Dollar hangs near trading range support vs. USD as focus shifts to Aussie GDP
The AUD/USD pair attracts fresh sellers following an intraday uptick to the 0.7120-0.7125 region and extends its steady intraday descent through the first half of the European session on Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 3
Eurozone flash headline HICP rises at a faster pace of 1.9% in February
Annual Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in the Eurozone, as measured by changes in the prices of a representative basket of goods and services in the European Monetary Union, rises at a faster pace of 1.9% in February, against estimates and the previous reading of 1.7%.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 3
FOREX-Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
Yen and euro hit by Middle East conflict, energy import concerns Dollar rises due to safe-haven demand and inflation concernsJapanese finmin puts market on notice of possible currency interventionBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro languished on Tuesday as the widening Midd...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Iran conflict raises odds BOJ will forgo rate hike in March, sources say
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Fresh market volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict has heightened the chance the Bank of Japan will hold off on raising rates in March, sources said, as policymakers need more time to gauge the impact on the economy.Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
RPT-ANALYSIS-Dollar reclaims safe-haven mantle as Iran strikes rattle nerves
Dollar's safe-haven status appears intact amid geopolitical tensionsU.S. markets' depth supports dollar's safe-haven roleDebate continues on dollar's robustness in non-energy crisesBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) - The dollar's sharp rally following U.S. strik...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro languished on Tuesday as the widening Middle East conflict focused attention on countries dependent on energy imports and how central banks might respond to inflation pressures.Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Japan extremely vigilant about financial markets, finance minister says
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities are closely monitoring financial markets with heightened vigilance as Middle East tensions fuel volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, adding that Tokyo has been in close contact with overseas counterparts.Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Australian dollar gets backing from energy, yield buffers
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, March 3 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar was benefiting from a rare safe haven bid on Tuesday as the country's energy abundance offset the impact of rising oil prices, while the chance of interest rate hikes at home provided yield support.The Aussie was 0.2% firmer at $...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-Dollar reclaims safe-haven mantle as Iran strikes rattle nerves
Dollar's safe-haven status appears intact amid geopolitical tensionsU.S. markets' depth supports dollar's safe-haven roleDebate continues on dollar's robustness in non-energy crisesBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) - The dollar's sharp rally following U.S. strik...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Reeves set for careful UK budget update as Iran conflict alarms investors
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to stick closely to her promises to fix the public finances in a budget update speech on Tuesday that will be overshadowed by alarm among investors over the conflict in the Middle East.Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
FOREX-Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
Yen and euro hit by Middle East conflict, energy import concerns Dollar rises due to safe-haven demand and inflation concernsJapanese finmin puts market on notice of possible currency interventionBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro were broadly lower on Tuesday as the widen...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
FOREX-Euro, yen slide as Middle East conflict escalates
Euro and yen fall as oil prices riseFed funds futures traders not fully pricing in Fed rate cut until SeptemberDollar boosted by safety bid and inflation concernsBy Karen Brettell March 2 (Reuters) - The euro and yen fell on Monday as concerns about higher oil prices dented the currencies of coun...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar weakens as flight to safety offsets oil price jump
Canadian dollar falls 0.4% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.3638 to 1.3718Price of oil jumps 5.9%Bond yields rise across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, March 2 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Monday, as safe-haven gains for the greenback coun...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
FOREX-Euro and yen slide as Middle East conflict escalates
Euro and yen fall as oil prices riseFed funds futures traders not fully pricing in Fed rate cut until SeptemberDollar boosted by safety bid and inflation concernsBy Karen Brettell March 2 (Reuters) - The euro and yen fell on Monday as concerns about higher oil prices dented the currencies of coun...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Impact of Middle East conflict uncertain, Bank of England's Taylor says
Economic impact of Iran conflict uncertain - BoE's Taylor saysMarkets pare back BoE rate cut betsBoE faces risk of "deficient demand" - TaylorBy Gwladys Fouche and Yoruk Bahceli OSLO, March 2 (Reuters) - Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday that it was too soon to te...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Impact of Middle East conflict uncertain, says Bank of England's Taylor
OSLO, March 2 (Reuters) - Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday that it was too soon tell how conflict in the Middle East would impact Britain's economy, adding that the outlook was fluid."I think it's really too soon to tell," Taylor said at a conference hosted by N...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
JPMorgan halves EM FX and local current debt 'overweights' on Middle East risks
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street bank JPMorgan halved its emerging market FX and local currency bond 'overweight' positions on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran expanded with no end in sight. "EM market reactions this morning have been negative, but limited, and we t...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
FOREX-US dollar gains as Iran conflict fuels safe‑haven demand, higher oil
Investors focus on oil prices and their economic impactSafe‑haven bids and higher energy prices support the dollarEuro and yen remain under pressureSwiss franc extends fall to 1% vs dollar, drops against euroBy Stefano Rebaudo March 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against the euro, yen and SwiReuters
Mon, Mar 2
