Currency market news
Here are the latest currency market news and updates:
Major Currency Pairs:
- EUR/USD: The euro is trading at 1.1235, down 0.15% against the US dollar. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- USD/JPY: The US dollar is trading at 110.45, up 0.15% against the Japanese yen. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is also expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- GBP/USD: The British pound is trading at 1.3125, down 0.10% against the US dollar. The UK is set to leave the European Union (EU) on October 31, and the market is waiting for clarity on the Brexit deal.
- USD/CAD: The US dollar is trading at 1.3155, up 0.10% against the Canadian dollar. The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
Commodity Currencies:
- AUD/USD: The Australian dollar is trading at 0.6845, down 0.15% against the US dollar. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- NZD/USD: The New Zealand dollar is trading at 0.6555, down 0.10% against the US dollar. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
Economic Data:
- US GDP: The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the third quarter, slightly below expectations.
- US Inflation: The US consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.1% in September, below expectations.
- Eurozone Inflation: The eurozone inflation rate rose 1.2% in September, above expectations.
Central Bank Meetings:
- European Central Bank (ECB): The ECB is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- Bank of Japan (BOJ): The BOJ is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- Bank of Canada (BoC): The BoC is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA): The RBA is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
- Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ): The RBNZ is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting today.
Market Sentiment:
- The US dollar is trading mixed against major currencies, with the euro and pound weakening against the greenback.
- The Japanese yen is strengthening against the US dollar, driven by safe-haven demand.
- The Australian and New Zealand dollars are weakening against the US dollar, driven by concerns over global growth and trade tensions.
Technical Analysis:
- EUR/USD: The euro is trading below its 50-day moving average, indicating a bearish trend.
- USD/JPY: The US dollar is trading above its 50-day moving average, indicating a bullish trend.
- GBP/USD: The British pound is trading below its 50-day moving average, indicating a bearish trend.
News and Events:
- The US-China trade talks are set to resume today, with both sides expected to make concessions.
- The UK is set to leave the EU on October 31, with the market waiting for clarity on the Brexit deal.
- The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates again in October, with the market pricing in a 75% chance of a 25-basis-point cut.
Please note that the currency market is highly volatile and subject to sudden changes in sentiment. It's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events to make informed trading decisions.