Analysis: Currencies

Poland adds media, telecommunication firms to strategic companies list

Poland decided to add several media and telecommunication firms to its list of strategic companies, which means their takeover will not be possible without government consent, Prime Minister Donald...

Russian households' inflation expectations rise to 13.9% in December

Inflationary expectations among Russian households for the year ahead rose to 13.9% in December, up from 13.4% in November, the central bank said on Wednesday. ...

Sterling drops before Fed policy meeting, after UK inflation data

Sterling fell versus the dollar before the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later on Wednesday, which could suggest a less aggressive monetary easing path in the U.S., while British inflation figures...

UK's Starmer confirms plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated on Wednesday his Labour government's plan to increase defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product , after NATO called on members to boost spending...

Dollar steady against peers as Fed rate cut looms 

The U.S. dollar held steady against the yen and other major rivals on Wednesday as investors waited to see whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a hawkish cut before the Bank of Japan and other...

Morning bid: Investors look past politics to central bank moves

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Political upheaval is jolting governments from South Korea to Germany to Canada, but for now investors are...

EU adopts new Russia sanctions targeting China, shadow fleet

The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tougher measures against Chinese entities and more vessels from Moscow's so-called...

Currencies: It's very quiet

The dollar continues to benefit from favorable winds, but this does not yet call into question our consolidation scenario. Forex traders seem to be holding back, waiting to decipher the language that...

Iran currency slips to new lows amid U.S., Europe tensions

The Iranian currency extended its fall on Saturday, hitting a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar amid uncertainties about Donald Trump's imminent arrival in the White House and tensions with the...

Russia's Aeroflot sees passenger traffic up to 5% in 2025, Interfax says

Russia's largest airline Aeroflot may increase passenger traffic by up to 5% in 2025, Russian agency Interfax said on Thursday, citing company's executive Ivan Batanov. Aeroflot expected...

Priced for perfection into CPI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets head into the release of U.S. inflation figures expecting they won't get in the way of an interest rate...

Dollar reasserts strength, China fillip fades

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Helped by a backup in U.S. Treasury yields, the dollar has rediscovered its mojo ahead of a wave of overseas interest...

China's exports to Russia drop for first time in four months

China's yuan-denominated exports to Russia fell at a double digit pace in November, worsening sharply from 24% growth in October and marking the first decline in four months, Chinese customs data...

Sterling kicks off week on the rise against dollar, euro

Sterling rose against the dollar and euro on Monday, as investors were on edge ahead of U.S. inflation data and the European Central Bank's meeting later in the week. The pound was last...

Currencies: A non-event

The French political drama took center stage last week with the government's resignation after a no-confidence vote. Yet, the anticipated disaster on the CAC 40 has not materialized. The French stock...

Rachel Reeves to push for UK/EU reset at finance ministers' meeting

Reducing Britain's trade barriers with the European Union will improve the growth prospects of both, finance minister Rachel Reeves will tell her euro zone counterparts on Monday when she meets the...

Rouble rebounds past 100 vs US dollar after Putin's gas payments decree

The Russian rouble rebounded past 100 to the U.S. dollar, trading at 99.50 on Friday, after a decree by President Vladimir Putin which opened new payment options for European buyers of Russian gas,...

The pressure's on: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank looks set to cut rates again next week as inflation heads down, and financial markets are keen for a sense of whether a more challenging environment will spark speedier moves...

BOJ is holding cards close to its chest on December rate hike

The Bank of Japan is staying guarded on the timing of the next rate hike with December hardly a done deal given soft consumption, its governor's cautious decision-making style and anxiety over U.S....