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- Sterling steadies after weak U.S. payrolls offset pressure from elevated U.K. gilt yields
GBP/USD held near recent levels as softer U.S. jobs data reduced Fed hike expectations while high U.K. borrowing costs continued to weigh on sterling.
- Euro falls to 17-month low as French debt concerns and Spanish election risk pressure EUR/USD
EUR/USD fell toward its weakest level since May 2025 as French fiscal stress and political uncertainty in Spain weighed on the single currency.
- Dollar holds firm after soft U.S. payrolls as Treasury yields reverse higher
The dollar remained supported despite a weak September jobs report as Treasury yields rebounded from their initial drop, leaving Fed timing and inflation risks in focus.
- Iranian rial sinks near 2.7 million per dollar despite $2 billion intervention
Iran’s rial hit a fresh open-market low as state banks began selling up to $2 billion, with inflation above 70% and demand rising for dollars and gold.
- Tokyo core inflation jumps to 2.7% as broad price pressures strengthen BOJ case
Tokyo’s core CPI accelerated well above forecasts in September, while a narrower gauge reached 3.0%, reinforcing expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening.
- Eurozone manufacturing PMI climbs to 52.9 as factory growth reaches four-year high
Eurozone manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since May 2022 in September, supported by stronger investment-goods demand, exports and renewed hiring.
- Swiss inflation rises to 1.0% in September while core CPI holds at 0.5%
Swiss annual inflation accelerated from 0.8% to 1.0% in September, but a flat monthly reading and subdued core CPI pointed to limited underlying pressure.
- Japan’s Tankan manufacturing index reaches eight-year high at +24
The Bank of Japan’s September Tankan showed large-manufacturer confidence rising to +24, strengthening the case for further policy tightening.
- German inflation rises to 3.3% as September price growth tops forecasts
Germany’s preliminary CPI accelerated to 3.3% in September from 2.9%, adding to evidence that renewed energy pressure is lifting euro-area inflation.
- French harmonized inflation jumps to 3.4% as energy prices rise 21%
France’s harmonized inflation rate accelerated to 3.4% in September, beating forecasts as energy, services and food prices increased.
- UK second-quarter GDP revised up to 0.5% as annual growth reaches 1.4%
The UK economy expanded 0.5% in the second quarter, stronger than the preliminary 0.4% estimate, while annual growth was revised to 1.4%.
- Australia inflation rises to 4.0% but softer core print cools November hike bets
Australia’s annual CPI accelerated to 4.0% in August, but a softer monthly trimmed-mean reading reduced expectations for another immediate RBA hike.
- China manufacturing returns to growth as private PMI rises to 52.1
China’s official factory PMI moved back above 50 in September while a private survey strengthened to 52.1, signalling improved activity before the holiday.
- Japan factory output falls 1.7% as weather disruptions cloud BOJ outlook
Japan’s industrial production unexpectedly fell for a second month in August, adding a weaker factory signal to the Bank of Japan’s rate debate.
- BOJ July minutes show policymakers debating faster rate hikes as inflation risks rise
Bank of Japan minutes showed several policymakers focused on upside inflation risks and the possibility of faster tightening after the July pause.
- Dollar holds near two-month high as oil and Fed tightening bets support demand
The U.S. dollar stayed firm near a two-month peak as higher oil prices and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening pressured EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
- GBP/USD ends week near three-month lows as U.S. yield advantage pressures sterling
Sterling finished the week under pressure near three-month lows as rising U.S. yields and firmer Fed tightening expectations kept the dollar supported against GBP/USD.
- Yen rallies after Trump raises concern over weakness, lifting intervention focus
USD/JPY fell as the yen strengthened after Japanese officials said President Trump had raised concern over yen weakness, reinforcing focus on U.S.-Japan intervention coordination.
- EUR/USD hits two-month low as dollar extends weekly rally on Fed hike bets
EUR/USD fell to a two-month low near 1.1370 as rising Treasury yields and stronger expectations for further Fed tightening supported the dollar.
- USD/CAD climbs as resistance eyed amid rising yields and policy divergence
The USD/CAD maintains an upside bias with a key resistance in sight, as higher U.S. yields and divergent policy support keep the pair firm against a softer oil backdrop.
- SNB Holds Policy Rate at 0% as Franc Strength Offsets Inflation Risk
The Swiss National Bank left its policy rate unchanged at 0%, citing subdued inflation and a strong franc even as several other major central banks continue tightening.
- SNB Rate Hold Seen as Near-Certain, Focus Shifts to Schlegel's Tone
Traders widely expect the Swiss National Bank to leave its policy rate at 0% this week, with attention turning to updated forecasts and Chairman Martin Schlegel's press-conference tone for clues on the franc's next move.
- Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% in Split 6-3 Vote
Three policymakers pushed for an immediate hike as UK inflation hit a five-month high, but the majority held the Bank Rate steady amid an energy-driven price shock.
- Bank of England Holds Rates as UK Inflation Climbs to 3.1%
The BoE kept its policy rate unchanged even as UK inflation accelerated, widening its divergence from a hiking Federal Reserve.
- Bank of Canada Flags Tariff Hit to Growth as Oil Stokes Inflation Risk
Governor Tiff Macklem warned that persistent US tariffs could cut Canada's fourth-quarter growth by roughly half while pricier crude threatens to lift consumer prices.
- Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% Despite Hot UK Inflation
The BoE kept its benchmark rate unchanged even as UK inflation climbed to 3.1%, a day after the Fed's own hike, sending sterling lower.
- Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% as UK Inflation Hits 3.1%
The BoE kept its benchmark rate unchanged on Thursday even as UK inflation accelerated, diverging from the Federal Reserve's hike and triggering a brief slide in sterling before retail sales data helped the pound recover.
- BoE Holds Rate at 3.75% as Hawkish Dissent Widens on MPC
The Bank of England kept Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote, but a growing bloc of policymakers signaled openness to tightening as UK inflation holds above target.
- BoE Faces Split Rate Bets as UK Inflation Holds Above 3%
The Bank of England heads into its September rate decision under pressure from inflation stuck above target and a cooling labor market, leaving traders split on its next policy signal.
- BoE Rate Hold Widely Expected as Hawkish Tilt Debate Builds
Traders see the Bank of England holding rates this week, but mixed UK data and a hawkish-leaning debate among policymakers are keeping sterling volatility in focus.