EUR/GBP retreats from 5-month high as EU economy contracts

Share: EUR/GBP falls from a 5-month high of 0.8754, currently trading at 0.8705. Eurozone inflation drops to 2.9% in October, while GDP for Q3 misses forecasts, contracting by 0.1%. The Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged at 5.25% on November 2, as traders priced in rate cuts towards the end

US Economy & US Dollar: Tied in Knots

It was a difficult September for bond and stock bulls. After reiterating ad nauseum, it appears that the FOMC’s “higher for longer” message has finally gotten through. In general central banks are mostly in wait and see mode as they assess the many crosscurrents to determine whether additional tightening is needed. Uncertainties over the policy

Thailand’s weakening baht not all bad for economy

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Thai baht notes are seen at a Kasikornbank in Bangkok, Thailand, January 26, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo 2/2 BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s central bank is monitoring the weak baht, which is not entirely bad for the economy and could help the key export and tourism sectors, the prime minister said

ECB’s Lane: Inflation over 2% is costly for the economy

European Central Bank chief economist Lane spoke earlier: Now in Q&A Central banks try to hit inflation in the medium term Inflation over 2% is costly for the economy Says won’t be speculating on future European Central Bank policy moves the most efficient wat to tighten monetary policy is via interest rates — EUR/USD is

German economy ministry says current indicators point to weak Q3

Early indicators point to subdued developments of private consumption in coming months Noticeable economic recovery only to be seen at the turn of the year at earliest They’re still not quite acknowledging the situation fully, by putting off from saying the R-word. But typically when domestic authorities finally get to that, we’re already staring at