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United States Building Permits (MoM) came in at 1.4M, above forecasts (1.39M) in September
United States Building Permits (MoM) came in at 1.4M, above forecasts (1.39M) in September
United States Housing Starts (MoM) came in at 1.221M below forecasts (1.3M) in September
United States Housing Starts (MoM) came in at 1.221M below forecasts (1.3M) in September
United States Housing Starts Change fell from previous -2.6% to -5.2% in September
United States Housing Starts Change fell from previous -2.6% to -5.2% in September
United States Building Permits Change climbed from previous -2.1% to -0.2% in September
United States Building Permits Change climbed from previous -2.1% to -0.2% in September
Australian Dollar: 0.7015 caps further gains against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes AUD/USD outperformed on Monday, closing at 0.6980 after China’s stronger Q3 GDP print. Short term, the Australian Dollar is seen probing 0.7000, though a sustained break above this level and the major resistance at 0.7015 is deemed unlikely.
British Pound advances against Euro as UK jobs data strengthens BoE hike bets
EUR/GBP loses 0.38% on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected UK labour market data lifts the Pound Sterling (GBP). At the time of writing, the cross trades around 0.8395, at levels last seen in May 2025.
US ADP Employment Change 4-week average drops to 18.50K
Private-sector hiring in the US lost some traction in early October. According to the NER Pulse, the weekly companion to the ADP National Employment Report, companies added an average of 18.50K jobs per week in the four weeks ending October 3.
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average came in at 18.5K, above expectations (0K) in September 26
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average came in at 18.5K, above expectations (0K) in September 26
British Pound: Rate hike bets lift GBP, but upside looks limited - BBH
BBH’s Elias Haddad highlights that GBP is stronger against major currencies as UK August labor data bolster expectations for a 25 bps Bank of England (BoE) rate hike to 4.00% on November 5.
Hungarian Forint: Crowded positions cloud fiscal outlook - ING
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky reports Hungary’s government has outlined a 2025 budget deficit target of 4.9% of GDP, down from 7.0–7.5%, relying on spending cuts, lower interest costs and new taxes.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejection at 0.8270 leaves key support at 0.8225 exposed
The US Dollar (USD) retraces Monday’s gains against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Tuesday, as investors brace for a Federal Reserve (Fed) pause next week, while concerns about a potential AI bubble add pressure on the Greenback.
Canadian Dollar: October hike bets fuel gains against US Dollar - MUFG
MUFG's Lee Hardman notes that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is rebounding against the US Dollar, with USD/CAD falling to 1.4071 as markets increasingly price in a BoC rate hike.
Japanese Yen: Bearish momentum builds within broad range against US Dollar – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang highlights USD/JPY at 158.50, with the Japanese Yen still the weakest G10 currency as carry trades persist. Intraday, the Dollar is expected to edge higher toward 158.80, while the key resistance at 159.05 should stay out of reach. Over 1–3 weeks, UOB maintains a range-trading view between 157.50 and 159.05, despite longer-term downside risks.