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JPY: Bullish outlook despite intervention – BBH
BBH's analysis suggests a bullish outlook for the JPY, regardless of potential intervention from the US. The report notes that USD/JPY is significantly overvalued relative to US-Japan rate differentials, and concerns over Japan's fiscal policy are considered overdone.
Fxstreet
10 minutes ago
South Africa's central bank holds key rate in split decision
By Kopano Gumbi, Anathi Madubela and Sfundo ParakozovPRETORIA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank kept its main lending rate unchanged at 6.75% on Thursday, saying it wanted to see inflation expectations fall further and citing potential price pressures including electricity tariff...Reuters
11 minutes ago
EUR/GBP flat as ECB monitors Euro strength, markets eye GDP data
The Euro (EUR) holds firm against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, stabilising after coming under pressure in the previous session amid rising speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) could cut interest rates later this year.
Fxstreet
17 minutes ago
Trump says US should have world's lowest interest rates
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. should have substantially lower interest rates now and should have the lowest in the world, President Donald Trump on Thursday, one day after the U.S. Federal Reserve moved to hold benchmark rates steady.Reuters
42 minutes ago
EUR/JPY holds steady as Eurozone confidence meets hawkish BoJ stance
EUR/JPY trades around 183.25 on Thursday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged on the day. The cross struggles to extend its recent upside move, as support for the Japanese Yen (JPY) from domestic factors offsets relatively favorable economic data from the Eurozone.
Fxstreet
an hour ago
EUR/USD: Technical moment for potential breakout – Societe Generale
Societe Generale's report analyzes the EUR/USD pair, noting a significant technical moment as it approaches the 200-day moving average. A close above this level could prompt adjustments in positions and hedging structures.Fxstreet
an hour ago
FOREX-Dollar close to multi-year lows as Fed provides limited support
Fed signals prolonged wait before any additional rate cutEuro strength back in ECB spotlight as rate outlook shiftsMonetary and fiscal policy remain key for yen despite intervention riskBy Stefano Rebaudo Jan 29 (Reuters) - The dollar edged up on Thursday but remained near multi-year lows, with a...Reuters
2 hours ago
H&M CEO: We Want To Source More From India, Textiles Being Part Of EU-India Trade Deal Is Positive
Jan 29 (Reuters) - H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB HMb.ST CEO to Reuters:H&M CEO: OUR CUSTOMERS ARE PREPARED TO SHOP ACROSS A BROADER RANGE OF PRICE POINTSH&M CEO ON EU-INDIA TRADE DEAL: WE WANT TO SOURCE MORE FROM INDIA, AND THE FACT TEXTILES ARE PART OF TRADE AGREEMENT IS POSITIVEH&M...Reuters
3 hours ago
Sterling close to multi-year highs vs dollar, focus shifts to BoE, politics
By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 29 (Reuters) - The pound hovered near multi‑year highs against the dollar on Thursday, with U.S. policy uncertainty keeping the greenback on the back foot as markets looked ahead to next week’s Bank of England decision and to developments on the UK political front.The decis...Reuters
3 hours ago
EMERGING MARKETS-EM FX, stocks pause after rally as markets digest Fed comments
Goldman Sachs, UBS downgrade rating on Indonesia stocks Turkish banks index jumps after Fitch revises outlookMSCI EM FX, stocks set to snap five session streak of gainsBy Purvi Agarwal Jan 29 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies and stocks steadied on Thursday, after a streak of robust gai...Reuters
3 hours ago
EUR: ECB members flag Euro's strength as risk to inflation and policy – ING
The debate regarding the impact of the Euro's strength on ECB policy is intensifying, according to Francesco Pesole from ING. Concerns have been raised by ECB members about the potential for lower inflation and looser policy due to the Euro's strength.Fxstreet
4 hours ago
