EUR: Down on the pound

Since soaring to a five-month high on Tuesday, the euro lost 0.8% against the pound as recent economic data showed that the economy, Germany in particular, has continued to sour.


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GBP: Manufacturing PMI below expectations

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI rose slightly to 44.8 in October from 44.3 in September but remains below the consensus of 45.2. This signaled the eighth consecutive month of decline, marking the longest period of unbroken contraction since the financial...


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Fed holds rates at 22-year high

The Federal Reserve held interest rates at a 22-year high of 5.25-5.5% for the second consecutive month yesterday. Policymakers remain data-dependent but are leaving the door open for further tightening if necessary. Ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision, the US...


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USD: Stocks waver ahead of Fed decision

Stocks in the US ended higher as Tuesday’s session came to an end. Investors continue to weigh fresh economic results and await the Fed’s decision tomorrow. The Dow Jones, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 added 123 points, 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively. For more on...


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EUR: Inflation not yet defeated

ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel said on Tuesday that while eurozone inflation has fallen significantly, that, “We must not let up too soon, rates must be sufficiently high for sufficiently long.”


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