Market Pulse - Currencies
US Q3 GDP expands a tad more quickly than expected
America's economy expanded at a slightly quicker pace than expected over the three months ending in September.
ECB's De Guindos emphasises importance of core CPI
The European Central Bank's second-highest ranking official said that the monetary authority needed to keep an eye on core inflation in order to gauge how far it needs to tighten policy.
German CPI may have undershot forecasts in November, state data show
Preliminary inflation data for November published in several German states pointed to slightly below consensus readings for national headline price figures due out later in the same session.
Eurozone consumer confidence rebound more than offsets decline within industry in November
Economic sentiment in the single currency block registered its first increase since February on the back of a rebound in consumer confidence, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
China to strengthen vaccinations among population over 80 years of age
Chinese authorities moved overnight to boost vaccination rates among the country's elderly in a move meant to pave the way for the eventual reopening of the country, boosting investor sentiment globally.
Bullard says Fed must keep pressure on inflation till 2 per cent target clearly in sight
One of the US Federal Open Market Committe's most hawkish members made the case for interest rates to remain "elevated" throughout 2023 and into 2024.
Fed's Williams says 'more work left to do', but sees inflation slowing
A top US central bank official predicted that inflation would recede over the course of 2023, but said the Federal Reserve would still have its work cut out for it as price growth might not yet be headed towards its 2% target.
Chinese State Council urges lenders to make use of reductions in reserve ratios
Beijing instructed lenders to increase their financial support in order to stabilise the economy and consolidate the foundations for future growth.
Pershing Square takes out bet against Hong Kong dollar
US hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management took out a bet on the Hong Kong dollar, arguing that its peg to the Greenback had outlived its usefulness.
EU fails to agree on Russian oil price cap, talks set to continue
European Union ambassadors failed to agree on the exact level of a proposed price cap on exports of Russian crude oil overnight.
US economic activity slowed more quickly than expected in October, S and P Global says
Economic activity in the US slowed more quickly than expected last month, the results of two surveys revealed.
US new home sales rise unexpectedly in October
New home sales picked up expectedly last month.
US durable goods orders grow more quickly than expected in October
Orders for goods made to last more than three years expanded more quickly than expected last month.
ECB's working assumption is for inflation between 6-7% in 2023, De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's vice-president cautioned that inflation in the single currency block was expected to remain well above the monetary authority's inflation target over the course of the following year.
Euro area current account falls into the red in September
The euro area's current account fell into the red during the month of September.
Expectations for February/March Fed pivot 'big mistake', BofA says
Expectations for a pivot by the Federal Reserve between February and May are a "big mistake", Bank of America strategists led by Michael Hartnett said.
ECB's Lagarde says euro area inflation far too high
The head of the European Central Bank said that inflation in the single-currency bloc was "far too high" and that policymakers expected interest rates to continue rising.
US housing starts and permits fall by less than expected in October
Homebuilders in the US broke ground on slightly more new houses last month than forecast by economists.
ECB rate-setters may opt for 50bp hike in December
Policymakers at the European Central Bank may opt for a 50 basis point interest rate hike starting from December's policy meeting on 15 December.
Fed's Waller 'more comfortable' with 50bp December rate hike, but watching data
A governor of the US central bank said he was now "more comfortable" with the notion of shifting to a slower pace interest rate hikes next month.