New COVID-19 restrictions looking imminent for the UK 0 (0)

Multiple sources are reporting on the matter with a supposed „Plan B“ to be implemented whereby we will see:Recommendation to work from homeCOVID-19 passports for large venuesAdditionally, an update to international travel measures will also come into place later but they will be kept as it is for n

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ECB’s Rehn: Inflation should ease from early next year 0 (0)

We might get more clarity in the next few weeksSometimes better to bide time before making a decisionHe’s likely alluding to the relative uncertainty presented by the omicron variant. That adds to complications in trying to sell the idea that they are going to step up APP purchases next year. Not le

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ECB’s Kazimir: It is important we do not tinker with APP purchases 0 (0)

ECB should not make too long commitments on asset purchasesAPP will be the key instrument in the futureMedium-to-long-term inflation risks skewed to the upsideECB should be wary of premature tighteningI reckon he’s mentioning that they shouldn’t  be tweaking APP purchases yet. Because reading his ot

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Germany December ZEW survey current conditions -7.4 vs 5.0 expected 0 (0)

Prior 12.5
Outlook 29.9 vs 25.3 expected
Prior 31.7

The headline reading turns negative for the first time since June as German economic sentiment deteriorates. Supply bottlenecks, surging inflation pressures, and added virus concerns make for a potent combo in hurting the outlook

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USD/JPY grinds to a one-week high but upside momentum still limited 0 (0)

The grind higher comes amid a more positive risk backdrop as omicron fears are cast aside temporarily. That is also allowing for higher Treasury yields, further buoying yen pairs in general.
Scant data continues to reveal that omicron may be more transmissible than delta but is perhaps less severe.

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BOE’s Broadbent: Transitory should be understood as referring to next 18-24 months 0 (0)

Aggregate rate of inflation likely to rise further in the next few monthsChances are that it will comfortably exceed 5% in AprilGood reason to think that goods inflation will likely fade before a policy decision could do muchTightening of labour market is likely to be a more persistent source of inf

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FX option expiries for 6 December 10am New York cut 0 (0)

There aren’t any significant expiries to take note of for the day, leaving the risk mood as the key driver of trading sentiment. Looking ahead to the rest of the week, there isn’t any one expiry level that stands out but we’ll see how things develop in the days ahead.For more information on

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Commodity currencies hold slight advance as risk mood breathes easier for now 0 (0)

It is shaping up to be a risk-on run to start the new week, as risk sentiment in general is faring better.
Equities are higher and Treasury yields are surging as well, helping with the mood. This in turn is keeping the likes of the aussie and loonie in particular buoyed as we get things going on the

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