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Mexican Peso: Carry trade unwind risks into Q4 – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux warns that one defining September theme in EM has been a sharp unwind in carry trades, particularly in the Mexican Peso, which is down 6% on spot this month.
Softer Australia CPI but RBA still hawkish – Rabobank
Rabobank’s day-ahead section highlights Australia’s August CPI as slightly softer, with headline inflation at 0.4% m/m and 4.0% y/y, and trimmed mean at 0.2% m/m and 3.6% y/y. Earlier in Q3, the RBA delivered another rate hike and is seen tightening again in the new year. Weak building approvals contrast with booming data centre activity, shaping Australian Dollar prospects.
South Africa Producer Price Index (MoM) up to -0.4% in August from previous -1%
South Africa Producer Price Index (MoM) up to -0.4% in August from previous -1%
South Africa Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to 5% in August from previous 5.7%
South Africa Producer Price Index (YoY) declined to 5% in August from previous 5.7%
Euro: EUR/USD Bearish risks toward 1.10 – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole reports EUR/USD has broken below its summer lows, trading near 1.1350 as Dollar strength dominates. He sees limited scope for another large break unless the Federal Reserve hikes in October and stays hawkish, in which case EUR/USD could extend losses toward 1.10.
Swiss Franc edges up from yearly lows despite tepid Economic Expectations data
The Swiss Franc (CHF) shows a moderate recovery on Wednesday, as the US Dollar (USD) trims gains amid a slight pullback in US Treasury yields and dovish Fedspeak.
Greece Retail Sales (YoY) climbed from previous 1.9% to 5.2% in July
Greece Retail Sales (YoY) climbed from previous 1.9% to 5.2% in July
Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 4.2%, above forecasts (3.8%) in September
Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 4.2%, above forecasts (3.8%) in September
Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) above expectations (0.3%) in September: Actual (0.7%)
Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) above expectations (0.3%) in September: Actual (0.7%)
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) came in at 4.1%, above forecasts (3.8%) in September
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) came in at 4.1%, above forecasts (3.8%) in September
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) registered at 2% above expectations (1.8%) in September
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) registered at 2% above expectations (1.8%) in September
Greece Unemployment Rate (MoM) dipped from previous 7.9%Â to 7.4% in August
Greece Unemployment Rate (MoM) dipped from previous 7.9%Â to 7.4% in August
Greece Producer Price Index (YoY) up to 14.9% in August from previous 11.8%
Greece Producer Price Index (YoY) up to 14.9% in August from previous 11.8%