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Swiss Franc retreats further, US Dollar firms up with Fed minutes in focus
The Swiss Franc (CHF) loses ground for the third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, retracing the rebound witnessed late last week.
ECB’s Pereira: No second-round inflation effects at present
European Central Bank (ECB) official and Governor of the Bank of Portugal Santos Pereira said during the European trading session has ruled out fears of second-round inflation effects. Pereira advised that France should pursue fiscal prudence.
Japanese Yen: Downside risks build against US Dollar near 158.50 – MUFG
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny highlights growing downside risks for the Japanese Yen versus the US Dollar as USD/JPY tests its 200-day moving average near 158.50.
Swedish Krona: Technical setup points to further weakness – Societe Generale
Societe Generale notes USD/SEK broke out of a large base in September, extending its rebound and recently posting an interim high near 10.10 before a brief pullback.
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $60.21 per troy ounce, down 0.82% from the $60.71 it cost on Tuesday.
Australian Dollar: Neutral outlook inside tight range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that AUD/USD extended its recent gains on Tuesday, helped by improved risk appetite, but they still characterise the near-term move as only a tentative recovery.
Euro: OAT repricing keeps downside bias against US Dollar – MUFG
Halpenny argues that last week’s sharp widening of the OAT/Bund spread to 150 bps looked overdone, with French bonds now retracing from oversold levels as global fixed income selling eases. He sees Marine Le Pen’s aggressive consolidation plan as unlikely to materially change OAT risk ahead of next year’s election. MUFG expects EUR/USD downside risks to prevail.
Polish Zloty: NBP cautious as inflation overshoots – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose highlights that Poland’s National Bank (NBP) is expected to keep its base rate at 3.75% in October, with guidance from Thursday’s press conference key. Several MPC members now see scope for rate hikes if projections show inflation above 4% next year.
Euro tumbles after a relief rally as ECB officials warn economic slowdown
The Euro (EUR) underperforms its major currency peers on Wednesday, trading almost 0.55% lower at around 177.00 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) in the European trade.
British Pound stays weak below 1.3250 as USD bulls retain control ahead of FOMC Minutes
The GBP/USD pair weakens further below mid-1.3200s during the first half of the European session on Wednesday, eroding a major part of the previous day's move higher amid a broadly firmer US Dollar (USD).
Singapore Foreign Reserves (MoM) registered at 433.4B above expectations (0B) in September
Singapore Foreign Reserves (MoM) registered at 433.4B above expectations (0B) in September
Japanese Yen edges up from lows amid hawkish comments from BoJ’s SatoÂ
The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds marginal gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday.
Czech Koruna: CNB path lifted on inflation risks – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Saabir Salad now expects the Czech National Bank to deliver two additional 25bps hikes, in November 2026 and Q1-2027, after a pre-emptive move in June. This would lift cumulative tightening to 75bps and the policy rate to 4.25% by end-Q1-2027.