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Malaysia: Hawkish pause keeps options open – DBS
DBS, Institutional
Malaysia: Hawkish pause keeps options open – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng notes that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) held the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% while dropping language that the current level is appropriate. DBS expects rates to remain unchanged through 2026 but sees risks tilted towards a one-off policy normalisation. BNM holds but signals flexibility “Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained its […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Institutional, OCBC
Indian Rupee: Dollar inflows support INR but impulse may fade – OCBC
OCBC’s Christopher Wong notes that strong foreign-currency inflows linked to the RBI’s special measures have bolstered the Indian Rupee (INR) and strengthened the central bank’s FX buffer. However, with the FCNR(B) window now closed, the exceptional near-term dollar supply is expected to fade, potentially leading to more two-way RBI management. Wong adds that USD/INR remains under bearish […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Institutional
Eurozone: Inflation above target into 2027 – Nordea
Nordea expects Eurozone inflation dynamics to stay persistent, with headline inflation projected above the ECB’s target at least until spring 2027. They see recent data as slightly weaker than the ECB’s June projections, partly due to soft food prices, but anticipate only modest downward revisions. Core inflation is projected to remain above 2% through 2028, supporting further […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Institutional
Week Ahead – Sep 7th
Signs of tanker traffic through the Persian Gulf will be monitored after the outbreak of strikes between Iran and the US, prolonging the shock to energy supply from the region. The US will publish consumer and producer inflation rates, the last major releases before the Federal Reserve’s September decision. Other key data includes Michigan consumer […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Energies
Gasoline Extends Gains
US gasoline futures rose above $3.15 a gallon, extending gains for a second session amid tightening fuel supply. Elevated tensions between the US and Iran remain an upward pressure, threatening further constraints to production and supply. Adding to the pressure, persistent attacks from Ukraine in Russian refineries pushed runs to multi-year lows. Meanwhile, EIA data […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
MXN, USD
Mexican Peso Hits Highest Level Since 2024
The Mexican peso strengthened to around 16.89 per US dollar in September, reaching its highest level since May 2024. US nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 last month, well above market expectations for a 56,000 gain. The figures point to continued strength in the US labor market, which is positive for Mexican exports and the economy […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Energies
Crude Oil Posts Strongest Weekly Gain Since July
Crude oil traded around $91.2 a barrel on Friday and was up more than 9% for the week, marking its strongest weekly performance since mid-July, as the war in the Middle East continued with little prospects of peace. Iran and the US exchanged missile strikes this week, while Israel’s defense minister threatened “crippling” attacks on […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Energies
Crude Oil Prices Push Higher Ahead of Holiday Weekend
October WTI crude oil (CLV26) closed up +0.18 (+0.20%) on Friday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26) closed up +0.0797 (+2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses and settled higher on Friday. Pre-weekend short covering lifted crude prices on Friday ahead of the three-day US Labor Day holiday weekend. Crude oil initially moved […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Energies
Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Hotter US Weather Forecasts
October Nymex natural gas (NGV26) on Friday closed up +0.062 (+2.13%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday but remained below Thursday’s 1.75-month nearest-futures high. Nat-gas prices rose on Friday as US weather forecasts shifted to hotter for mid-September, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers as air-conditioning use increases. According to weather forecaster Vaisala, forecasts shifted […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago
Commodities
Coffee Prices Consolidate Above Thursday’s Lows
December arabica coffee (KCZ26) closed up +0.25 (+0.08%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) closed up +56 (+1.66%). Coffee prices settled higher on Friday, consolidating this week’s losses. On Thursday, arabica coffee dropped to a 1-month low and robusta fell to a 3-month low. Coffee prices have sold off sharply over the past […]
by Currency Hedger
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- 2 weeks ago