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Currencies unchanged as markets await key U.S. job report

CORRECTED-CEE MARKETS-Currencies unchanged as markets await key U.S. job report Corrects paragraph 9 to show investors expect a rate cut in November, not a hike By Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk WARSAW, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were mostly stable on Friday ahead of the publication of key U.S. labour market data later in the day and investors in Romania were awaiting an interest rate decision with markets expecting no change.
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Forint hovers at 18-month low, zloty traders eye Polish rate outlook

CEE MARKETS-Forint hovers at 18-month low, zloty traders eye Polish rate outlook Interest rate cuts have weighed on the forint Polish zloty best performer in region this year Traders await Polish central bank's rate guidance Central bank kept base rate unchanged on Wednesday By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies steadied on Thursday after falling the previous day, with the Hungarian forint clinging around the psychological 400 per euro level that it weakened pa
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Currencies, stocks fall on Mideast caution; Hong Kong shares ease

EMERGING MARKETS-Currencies, stocks fall on Mideast caution; Hong Kong shares ease Israel strikes heart of Beirut, killing at least six Ethiopia bondholders reject $1 bln bond rework outline South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept - PMI Turkish inflation falls below 50% in Sept but above forecasts Russian rouble at lowest in a year against yuan FX down 0.3% at one-week low, stocks off 1% By Ankika Biswas Oct 3 (Reuters) - Most emerging market assets dropped on Thursday as investors vi
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Czech crown seen rising as other CEE currencies stall

POLL-Czech crown seen rising as other CEE currencies stall reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURCZK= euro/koruna poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURPLN= euro/zloty poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURHUF= euro/forint poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURRON= euro/leu poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./App
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Forint falls to 18-month low, passing big barrier

CEE MARKETS-Forint falls to 18-month low, passing big barrier Changes dateline, updates with forint low, trader quote, Polish rate decision BUDAPEST, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint fell to its weakest against the euro in 1 8 months on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East made investors risk-averse, hitting central Europe's currencies. The zloty, the best performer in the region this year, also eased as the Polish central bank left its base rate u nchanged, as expected, with inflation
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Forint lowest since March, zloty weak before Polish rate decision

CEE MARKETS-Forint lowest since March, zloty weak before Polish rate decision WARSAW, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint fell to its weakest against the euro in 6-1/2 months on Wednesday, while the Czech crown hit a new eight-week low and the zloty eased before a Polish rate decision. Falling interest rates in Hungary and the Czech Republic have put pressure on those countries' currencies, while the zloty has been supported as the Polish central bank paused rate cuts for the past year.
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Currencies sag on Middle East caution, Hong Kong stocks lead charge

EMERGING MARKETS-Currencies sag on Middle East caution, Hong Kong stocks lead charge Middle East uncertainty after Iran attack makes for tricky trading S&P downgrades Israel's long-term ratings to 'A' Polish interest rate decision due FX down 0.1%, stocks up 1.3% By Ankika Biswas Oct 2 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies were largely muted on Wednesday as caution over escalating Middle East violence kept investors on edge, while a rally in Hong Kong shares pushed an emerging markets stocks in
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Assets ease as investors pare aggressive US rate cut bets

EMERGING MARKETS-Assets ease as investors pare aggressive US rate cut bets China markets closed Oct. 1-7 for National Day holidays Sri Lanka to discuss shape of IMF deal in Washington meetings CEE's manufacturing downturn continues but bright spots appear Turkish manufacturing sector contracts further in Sept By Ankika Biswas Oct 1 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks and currencies started October on a sombre note, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments pared hopes of hefty U.S.
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FX ease further, crown touches six-week low

CEE MARKETS-FX ease further, crown touches six-week low By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Czech crown hit a six-week low and Hungary's forint fell for a fourth consecutive session on Monday as central European currencies stayed on a downward slope, with markets looking for new clues on the pace of monetary easing in the region. The Polish and Romanian central banks were due to meet this week, following rate cuts in the Czech Republic and Hungary last week.
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Forint ending the week softer as FX see pressure

CEE MARKETS-Forint ending the week softer as FX see pressure By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Central European currencies eased on Friday, with the Hungarian forint on course for its biggest weekly drop since July after the central bank cut its base rate this week. The forint EURHUF= , central Europe's worst performer in 2024, eased 0.2% to trade at 397.00 per euro.
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Forint and crown drift lower after rate cuts, dollar also weighs

CEE MARKETS-Forint and crown drift lower after rate cuts, dollar also weighs WARSAW, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The forint eased to a two-week low on Thursday following the latest Hungarian interest rate cut, while the crown also drifted weaker following further Czech policy easing. Hungarian rate-setters resumed monetary policy easing after a one-month pause on Tuesday.
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Crown weakens before expected Czech rate cut, following forint

CEE MARKETS-Crown weakens before expected Czech rate cut, following forint WARSAW, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The crown edged lower on Wednesday before an expected Czech interest rate cut while the forint touched a 1-1/2 week low after Hungarian rate setters resumed their policy easing after a short pause. The Czech and Hungarian central banks have been the most consistent in central Europe in loosening policy since last year, with the latter reducing what had been the highest rates in Europe through a
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Forint holds steady after rate cut cycle resumes, crown tests one-month low

CEE MARKETS-Forint holds steady after rate cut cycle resumes, crown tests one-month low Updates with Hungary cenbank decision, trader comment By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 24 (Reuters) - H ungary's forint held stable on Tuesday after the central bank resumed its rate cut cycle following a pause last month, as expected, while the Czech crown eased before another expected Czech rate reduction.
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Forint holds tight before renewed rate cuts, crown tests one-month low

CEE MARKETS-Forint holds tight before renewed rate cuts, crown tests one-month low By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The forint pulled back slightly on Tuesday to retreat further from a more than one-week high hit last week, with Hungary's central bank debating renewed interest rate cuts, while the crown also eased before another expected Czech rate reduction.
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Forint retreats from two-week high as FX give back gains

CEE MARKETS-Forint retreats from two-week high as FX give back gains PRAGUE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Hungary's forint retreated from a two-week high on Monday and the Czech crown also pulled back ahead of central bank meetings this week likely to deliver continued interest rate cuts. Central Europe's currencies largely ignored a weaker dollar, which usually gives a boost to FX markets in the region.
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FX shrugs off larger than usual Fed rate cut

CEE MARKETS-FX shrugs off larger than usual Fed rate cut By Alan Charlish WARSAW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were little changed on Thursday, remaining in their recent ranges after the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to start its easing cycle with a larger than usual interest rate cut. The Fed lowered its window for the benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%-5%, as expected by many traders.
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FX hold firm with eyes on Fed

CORRECTED-CEE MARKETS-FX hold firm with eyes on Fed Corrects forint trading range in paragraph 8 PRAGUE, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies held firm on Wednesday, as along with other global markets, they weighed the odds of a super-sized U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut later in the day. A weaker dollar against the euro, central Europe's reference currency, gave support to the region's currencies, as markets waited to see if the Fed would kick off its easing cycle with a cut
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Currencies little changed with Fed rate decision in focus

CEE MARKETS-Currencies little changed with Fed rate decision in focus BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The forint retreated slightly on Tuesday and other central European currencies were also little changed, with a weaker dollar lending some support ahead of the U.S. interest rate decision. The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday could provide cues for the central banks in the region, as central European rate setters assess how much more room they have to ease policy as inflation subsides
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Weaker dollar ahead of US Fed decision props up CEE FX

CEE MARKETS-Weaker dollar ahead of US Fed decision props up CEE FX WARSAW, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The forint continued to firm on Monday as a weaker dollar ahead of the U.S. rates decision boosted emerging market assets including Central Eastern European currencies. Markets are increasingly expecting an oversized 50-basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week, putting pressure on the dollar and boosting investors' risk appetite for riskier assets.
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Stocks, FX on track for weekly gains; Russia rate decision on tap

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, FX on track for weekly gains; Russia rate decision on tap Updated at 0935 GMT Turkish end-2024 CPI seen at 43.14% - central bank survey Polish lawmakers to start central bank boss probe this month MSCI EM stock index climbs 0.6%, FX index up 0.5% By Johann M Cherian Sept 13 (Reuters) - Currencies and stocks across most developing economies crept up on Friday amid hopes of imminent U.S.
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