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Reuters - 5 days ago

German inflation eases, spurring hopes for another ECB cut

UPDATE 5-German inflation eases, spurring hopes for another ECB cut Inflation falls in all major euro zone economies German inflation data bolsters case for another rate cut Euro zone September inflation figures due on Tuesday Adds details on inflation components and inflation trend from paragraph 14 By Maria Martinez and Rachel More BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - German inflation fell to its lowest level since February 2021 this month, preliminary data showed on Monday, helping European Central Ba

Reuters - 5 days ago

China's yuan poised for best quarter since 2020; state banks try to slow gains

China's yuan poised for best quarter since 2020; state banks try to slow gains SHANGHAI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - China's yuan eased slightly against the dollar on Monday but looked set to post its biggest quarterly gains since 2020, largely due to corporate unwinding of greenback holdings and Beijing's latest burst of stimulus to prop up the economy. Investor appetite was boosted after authorities rolled out massive stimulus last week and stock markets clocked historic gains .

Reuters - 1 week ago

Swiss National Bank hints at further rate cuts after latest reduction

UPDATE 5-Swiss National Bank hints at further rate cuts after latest reduction SNB cuts rates by 25 basis points for third time this year Chairman Jordan says more cuts may be necessary SNB slashes inflation forecasts Swiss franc rises after decision Strong franc has caused problems for Swiss exporters Adds comments from incoming chairman in paragraphs 7-11 By John Revill ZURICH, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, echoing steps to l

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

FX options wrap - CNH puts, RBA risk, GBP bulls, EUR outlook

BUZZ-FX options wrap - CNH puts, RBA risk, GBP bulls, EUR outlook FX option implied volatility is lower since the 50bps U.S. rate cut and expectations of more easing and a soft landing, which should limit the FX volatility potential before the U.S. election. USD/CNH risk premiums have fallen over recent months and Goldman Sachs notes a more favourable reward versus risk for owning certain topside strike options to benefit/hedge the risk of trade tariffs if Donald Trump wins the Nov.

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Rupee likely to extend winning run on upbeat risk, Fed outlook

INDIA RUPEE-Rupee likely to extend winning run on upbeat risk, Fed outlook By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is expected to open higher on Friday and add to its weekly advance, boosted by healthy risk appetite and bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will push borrowing costs further lower. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee INR=IN will open at 83.60-83.62 to the U.S.

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

RBA to keep rates steady on Sept. 24, cut in Q1 2025

POLL-RBA to keep rates steady on Sept. 24, cut in Q1 2025 reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/cb-polls?RIC=AUCBIR%3DECI poll data Reuters poll graphic on Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate forecasts: https://tmsnrt.rs/3ZudA40 By Veronica Dudei Maia Khongwir BENGALURU, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank will keep its key policy interest rate unchanged on Tuesday and for the rest of the year amid elevated price pressures, according to economists polled by Reuters, wit

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Dollar slips after Fed, Sterling, Aussie, Norwegian crown outperform

FOREX-Dollar slips after Fed, Sterling, Aussie, Norwegian crown outperform Prospect of further dollar weakness Dollar index hit lowest in more than a year Domestic data supports Australian, New Zealand currencies Sterling jumps after BoE Adds Sterling after BoE By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar dropped on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by 50 basis points and revised its monetary policy outlook, with sterling, the Australian dollar and the Norwegian

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Dollar edges lower after Fed rate cut, Aussie, Norwegian crown outperform

FOREX-Dollar edges lower after Fed rate cut, Aussie, Norwegian crown outperform Prospect of further dollar weakness Dollar index hit lowest in more than a year Domestic data supports Australian, New Zealand currencies Recasts lead, adds comments, background throughout By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar dropped on Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by 50 basis points and revised its monetary policy outlook, with the Australian dollar and the Norwegian cro

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Big Fed cut puts an ECB move next month on traders' radar

ANALYSIS-Big Fed cut puts an ECB move next month on traders' radar Traders see 35% chance of Oct ECB rate cut vs 30% before Fed Data scarcity over coming month makes Dec cut more likely ECB needs to see easing wage, service cost pressures Policy doves fear ECB is falling behind the curve By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A big interest rate cut from the U.S.

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Dollar edges lower after Fed goes big on rate cut, Aussie jumps

FOREX-Dollar edges lower after Fed goes big on rate cut, Aussie jumps Recasts paragraph 1, adds comments, background By Stefano Rebaudo and Rae Wee Sept 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday after a larger than usual interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve that had been priced in by markets. The Fed on Wednesday kicked off its monetary easing cycle with a half-percentage-point rate cut that Chair Jerome Powell said was meant to show policymakers' commitment to sustaining

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Iron ore rebounds on lower inventories, firmer steel exports

Iron ore rebounds on lower inventories, firmer steel exports SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Prices of iron ore futures recovered on Thursday, buoyed by lower stockpiles and higher steel export volumes from China, although the top consumer's faltering domestic demand capped gains. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended morning trade 0.73% higher at 686.5 yuan ($96.89) a metric ton.

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

Australia's jobs race ahead in blow to early rate cut calls

UPDATE 2-Australia's jobs race ahead in blow to early rate cut calls Employment jumps sharply, jobless rate holds steady Data backs RBA's view that near-term rate cuts unlikely Markets pare chance for Dec easing to 62% from 75% before data Adds quotes from analysts, policy context By Stella Qiu and Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Australian employment blew past forecasts for a third straight month in August, yet the jobless rate held steady as the workforce also expanded at a rapid rate,

Reuters - 2 weeks ago

ING bank tightens restrictions on oil and gas lending

ING bank tightens restrictions on oil and gas lending ING tightens policy for upstream oil and gas New policies could affect around 50 clients Stricter conditions from 2026 for non-decarbonising companies By Virginia Furness and Simon Jessop Sept 18 - Dutch lender ING INGA.AS is further restricting access to finance for some oil and gas companies and from 2026 could drop clients that fail to align with its plans to be net zero, the bank's chief executive told Reuters.

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

German border checks won't hit economy for now, economists say

German border checks won't hit economy for now, economists say By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Temporary checks on Germany's western and northern borders to combat irregular migration will not hit Europe's largest economy beyond creating delays and complexities for companies already struggling with a downturn, economists say. However, economists warned that the impact would be more severe if the temporary checks led to other further moves limiting free movement in the European Unio

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

ECB cuts interest rates as growth dwindles

UPDATE 5-ECB cuts interest rates as growth dwindles Adds material from sources in pars 5-6 Deposit rate cut by 25 bps to 3.5% Key debate likely over pace of subsequent easing Growth slowing, inflation gradually declining Lagarde stresses data-dependent approach ECB completes long-announced adjustment of main rate By Balazs Koranyi, Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday and signalled a "declining path" for borrowing costs in

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

ECB cuts interest rates as growth dwindles

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

Gradual re-rating possible for "cheap" euro zone banks - Berenberg

LIVE MARKETS-Gradual re-rating possible for "cheap" euro zone banks - Berenberg STOXX 600 up 0.3% UniCredit buys Commerzbank stake Mining stocks bounce Wall St futures edge lower Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com GRADUAL RE-RATING POSSIBLE FOR "CHEAP" EURO ZONE BANKS - BERENBERG A defensive tone usually accompanies discussions around euro zone banks as market player

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

US stocks and dollar defensive, bonds rally as Harris harries Trump

GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks and dollar defensive, bonds rally as Harris harries Trump U.S. stock futures dip 0.3%, dollar down Bond yields fall as Harris performance fuels rate cut chances Oil prices rise 1.5% on concerns hurricane hits output Updates prices at 1105 GMT By Lawrence White LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures faltered, the dollar was on the defensive and bond prices rallied, as markets reacted to a U.S.

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

Rupee closes little changed ahead of US inflation print

INDIA RUPEE-Rupee closes little changed ahead of US inflation print By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee ended little changed on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. consumer inflation print that is expected to influence expectations on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The rupee INR=IN closed at 83.9775 against the U.S.

Reuters - 3 weeks ago

Berenberg sees gradual re-rating for euro zone banks

BUZZ-Berenberg sees gradual re-rating for euro zone banks ** Berenberg says greater confidence about euro zone banks' future profitability should result in a gradual re-rating for the sector, which remains cheap given offered returns ** Short-term interest rates are expected to fall while long-term interest rates remain broadly stable, resulting in

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