(pare/closed(GMT +2)/change, %)
EUR/USD $1,2636 -0,76%
GBP/USD $1,6011 -0,74%
USD/CHF Chf0,9544 +0,78%
USD/JPY Y108,83 +0,64%
EUR/JPY Y137,51 -0,12%
GBP/JPY Y174,24 -0,09%
AUD/USD $0,8790 -0,68%
NZD/USD $0,7809 -1,42%
USD/CAD C$1,1183 +0,14%
(time / country / index / period / previous value / forecast)
00:30 Australia Import Price Index, q/q Quarter III -3.0% +0.3%
00:30 Australia Export Price Index, q/q Quarter III -7.9% -4.8%
01:00 Australia HIA New Home Sales, m/m September +3.3%
07:00 Switzerland UBS Consumption Indicator September 1.35
08:00 Switzerland KOF Leading Indicator October 99.1 99.2
08:55 Germany Unemployment Rate s.a. October 6.7% 6.7%
08:55 Germany Unemployment Change October 13 5
10:00 Eurozone Business climate indicator October 0.07 -0.01
10:00 Eurozone Economic sentiment index October 99.9 99.5
10:00 Eurozone Industrial confidence October -5.5 -5.8
12:30 U.S. Initial Jobless Claims October 283 277
12:30 U.S. PCE price index, q/q Quarter III +2.3% +1.7%
12:30 U.S. PCE price index ex food, energy, q/q Quarter III +2.0% +1.4%
12:30 U.S. GDP, q/q (Preliminary) Quarter III +4.6% +3.1%
13:00 Germany CPI, m/m (Preliminary) October 0.0% 0.0%
13:00 Germany CPI, y/y (Preliminary) October +0.8% +0.9%
13:00 U.S. Fed Chairman Janet Yellen Speaks
21:45 New Zealand Building Permits, m/m September 0.0%
23:30 Japan Unemployment Rate September 3.5% 3.6%
23:30 Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index, y/y October +2.9%
23:30 Japan Household spending Y/Y September -4.7% -4.0%
23:30 Japan Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food, y/y October +2.6% +2.5%
23:30 Japan National Consumer Price Index, y/y September +3.3% +3.0%
23:30 Japan National CPI Ex-Fresh Food, y/y September +3.1% +3.0%
The U.S. dollar traded mixed to lower against the most major currencies ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision. Investors expect that the Fed will end its bond-buying program. They are awaiting new signs for further monetary policy in the U.S. The slowdown of the global growth and recent weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data could lead that the Fed will keep its low interest rate for a longer period.
The euro rose against the U.S. dollar in the absence of any major economic reports from the Eurozone.
The British pound increased against the U.S. dollar. In the morning trading session, the pound fell against the greenback after the weaker-than-expected economic data from the U.K. The number of mortgages approvals in the U.K. fell to 61,267 in September from 64,054 in August. That was the lowest level since July 2013. Analysts had expected the number of mortgages approvals to decline to 63,000.
Total lending to individuals in the U.K. rose by GBP 2.7 billion in September, missing expectations for an increase by GBP 2.8 billion, after a GBP 3.2 billion gain in August.
The Canadian dollar traded slightly higher against the U.S. dollar despite the weaker-than-expected economic data from Canada. Canada's raw materials purchase price index fell 1.8% in September, missing expectations for a 1.5% rise, a 2.2% drop in August.
Canada's industrial product price index declined 0.4% in September, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise, after a 0.3% gain in August. August's figure was revised up from a 0.2% increase.
The New Zealand dollar traded higher against the U.S. dollar after the solid the ANZ business confidence index for New Zealand. The ANZ business confidence index for New Zealand rose to 26.5 in October from 13.4 in September.
Market participants are awaiting the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's and Fed' interest rate decision on Wednesday. They expect that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.50%, and the Fed will end its bond-buying program.
Investors also expects new signs for further monetary policy.
The Australian dollar traded higher against the U.S. dollar in the absence of any major economic reports from Australia.
Market participants are awaiting the Fed' interest rate decision on Wednesday.
The Japanese yen traded mixed against the U.S. dollar. In the overnight trading session, the yen increased against the U.S. dollar after the better-than-expected industrial production from Japan. Preliminary industrial production in Japan climbed 2.7% in September, exceeding expectations for a 2.3% gain, after a 1.9% decline in August.
On a yearly basis, preliminary industrial production rose 0.6% in September, beating forecasts for a 2.6% decrease, after 3.3% drop in August.
EUR/USD: $1.2645(E1.2bn), $1.2680(E400mn), $1.2700-25(E3.0bn), $1.2750(E356mn)
USD/JPY: Y107.00($762mn), Y107.25($325mn), Y108.00($769mn)
EUR/JPY: Y136.45(E225mn)
GBP/USD: $1.6200(stg825mn)
USD/CHF: Chf0.9475($323mn)
EUR/GBP: Stg0.7800(E250mn)
AUD/USD: $0.8800(A$229mn)
NZD/USD: $0.7900(NZ$564mn).
Statistics Canada said the raw materials purchase price index and industrial product price index today. Canada's raw materials purchase price index fell 1.8% in September, missing expectations for a 1.5% rise, a 2.2% drop in August.
Canada's industrial product price index declined 0.4% in September, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise, after a 0.3% gain in August. August's figure was revised up from a 0.2% increase.
The decline was driven by decreasing prices for energy products.
Economic calendar (GMT0):
(Time/ Region/ Event/ Period/ Previous/ Forecast/ Actual)
00:00 New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence October 13.4 26.5
09:30 United Kingdom Net Lending to Individuals, bln September 3.2 2.8 2.7
09:30 United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals September 64 63 61
12:30 Canada Industrial Product Prices, m/m September +0.3% Revised From +0.2% +0.3% -0.4%
12:30 Canada Raw Material Price Index September -2.2% +1.5% -1.8%
The U.S. dollar traded mixed against the most major currencies ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision. Investors expect that the Fed will end its bond-buying program. They are awaiting new signs for further monetary policy in the U.S. The slowdown of the global growth and recent weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data could lead that the Fed will keep its low interest rate for a longer period.
The euro traded mixed against the U.S. dollar in the absence of any major economic reports from the Eurozone.
The British pound traded lower against the U.S. dollar after the weaker-than-expected economic data from the U.K. The number of mortgages approvals in the U.K. fell to 61,267 in September from 64,054 in August. That was the lowest level since July 2013. Analysts had expected the number of mortgages approvals to decline to 63,000.
Total lending to individuals in the U.K. rose by GBP 2.7 billion in September, missing expectations for an increase by GBP 2.8 billion, after a GBP 3.2 billion gain in August.
The Canadian dollar traded higher against the U.S. dollar despite the weaker-than-expected economic data from Canada. Canada's raw materials purchase price index fell 1.8% in September, missing expectations for a 1.5% rise, a 2.2% drop in August.
Canada's industrial product price index declined 0.4% in September, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise, after a 0.3% gain in August. August's figure was revised up from a 0.2% increase.
EUR/USD: the currency pair traded mixed
GBP/USD: the currency pair fell to $1.6109
USD/JPY: the currency pair traded mixed
The most important news that are expected (GMT0):
18:00 U.S. Fed Interest Rate Decision 0.25% 0.25%
18:00 U.S. FOMC QE Decision 15 0
18:00 U.S. FOMC Statement
20:00 New Zealand RBNZ Interest Rate Decision 3.50% 3.50%
20:00 New Zealand RBNZ Rate Statement
EUR/USD
Offers $1.2885, $1.2845/40, $1.2800
Bids $1.2665, $1.2610, $1.2580
GBP/USD
Offers $1.6225, $1.6200, $1.6185
Bids $1.6060, $1.6000, $1.5940
AUD/USD
Offers $0.8950, $0.8900
Bids $0.8800, $0.8785/80, $0.8755/50, $0.8710/00
EUR/JPY
Offers Y138.80, Y138.00, Y137.90
Bids Y137.00, Y136.55/50, Y136.10/00, Y135.80, Y135.50
USD/JPY
Offers Y109.00, Y108.50
Bids Y107.55/50, Y107.20, Y107.00
EUR/GBP
Offers $0.8000, $0.7940
Bids stg0.7850, $0.6070
EUR/USD: $1.2645(E1.2bn), $1.2680(E400mn), $1.2700-25(E3.0bn), $1.2750(E356mn)
USD/JPY: Y107.00($762mn), Y107.25($325mn), Y108.00($769mn)
EUR/JPY: Y136.45(E225mn)
GBP/USD: $1.6200(stg825mn)
USD/CHF: Chf0.9475($323mn)
EUR/GBP: Stg0.7800(E250mn)
AUD/USD: $0.8800(A$229mn)
NZD/USD: $0.7900(NZ$564mn).
Economic calendar (GMT0):
(Time/ Region/ Event/ Period/ Previous/ Forecast/ Actual)
00:00 New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence October 13.4 26.5
09:30 United Kingdom Net Lending to Individuals, bln September 3.2 2.8 2.7
09:30 United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals September 64 63 61
The U.S. dollar traded lower against the most major currencies. Yesterday's mixed U.S. economic data weighed on the greenback. The U.S. durable goods orders declined 1.3% in September, missing expectations for a 0.4% increase, after a 18.3% drop in August.
The U.S. consumer confidence index jumped to 94.5 in October from 89.0 in September; exceeding expectations for an increase to 87.4. That was the highest level since October 2007.
The New Zealand dollar traded higher against the U.S. dollar after the solid the ANZ business confidence index for New Zealand. The ANZ business confidence index for New Zealand rose to 26.5 in October from 13.4 in September.
Market participants are awaiting the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's and Fed' interest rate decision on Wednesday. They expect that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.50%, and the Fed will end its bond-buying program.
Investors also expects new signs for further monetary policy.
The Australian dollar traded higher against the U.S. dollar in the absence of any major economic reports from Australia.
Market participants are awaiting the Fed' interest rate decision on Wednesday.
The Japanese yen traded higher against the U.S. dollar after the better-than-expected industrial production from Japan. Preliminary industrial production in Japan climbed 2.7% in September, exceeding expectations for a 2.3% gain, after a 1.9% decline in August.
On a yearly basis, preliminary industrial production rose 0.6% in September, beating forecasts for a 2.6% decrease, after 3.3% drop in August.
EUR/USD: the currency pair rose to $1.2746
GBP/USD: the currency pair increased to $1.6146
USD/JPY: the currency pair fell to Y107.98
The most important news that are expected (GMT0):
12:30 Canada Industrial Product Prices, m/m September +0.2% +0.3%
12:30 Canada Raw Material Price Index September -2.2% +1.5%
18:00 U.S. Fed Interest Rate Decision 0.25% 0.25%
18:00 U.S. FOMC QE Decision 15 0
18:00 U.S. FOMC Statement
20:00 New Zealand RBNZ Interest Rate Decision 3.50% 3.50%
20:00 New Zealand RBNZ Rate Statement
EUR / USD
Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)
$1.2841 (3263)
$1.2812 (3554)
$1.2773 (1678)
Price at time of writing this review: $ 1.2735
Support levels (open interest**, contracts):
$1.2698 (3123)
$1.2649 (3033)
$1.2578 (6312)
Comments:
- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date November, 7 is 57767 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike pric $1,2900 (6908);
- Overall open interest on the PUT options with the expiration date November, 7 is 59707 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,2600 (6312);
- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.03 versus 1.03 from the previous trading day according to data from October, 28
GBP/USD
Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)
$1.6400 (1597)
$1.6301 (2074)
$1.6204 (2837)
Price at time of writing this review: $1.6143
Support levels (open interest**, contracts):
$1.6094 (1348)
$1.5997 (2319)
$1.5899 (1939)
Comments:
- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date November, 7 is 28632 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,6200 (2837);
- Overall open interest on the PUT options with the expiration date November, 7 is 33045 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,5400 (2350);
- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.15 versus 1.18 from the previous trading day according to data from October, 28
* - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange bulletin (CME) is used for the calculation.
** - Open interest takes into account the total number of option contracts that are open at the moment.