Global stocks hold gains after Fed holds rates; oil rises
Global stocks and major Wall Street indexes gained after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, as expected. Oil prices rose on renewed concerns over supply disruptions.
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Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The U.S. dollar was flat against major currencies ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The New Zealand dollar fell sharply after its central bank unexpectedly held rates unchanged.
RBNZ Unexpectedly Holds Rates Steady After Two Previous Hikes
New Zealand’s central bank held interest rates steady overnight, with some policymakers preferring to assess how the economy evolves. Its guidance suggests more hikes are ahead.
Kiwi Swoons After RBNZ Holds Rates; Dollar Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
The New Zealand dollar plunged after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand unexpectedly kept rates on hold. The U.S. dollar held onto gains after reaching a two-week high ahead of central-bank policy decisions, including the Federal Reserve’s.
RBNZ Holds Rates, Surprising Markets
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s monetary policy committee voted 4-3 to hold rates steady Wednesday, despite markets having priced in a near-certain hike. It signaled further increases were likely.
New Zealand Central Bank Holds Rates at 2.75%, Surprising Markets
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept its official cash rate at 2.75% after a split policy-board decision. Money markets had considered another hike nearly certain.
Dollar Steady Ahead of Fed Decision as Kiwi Slumps After RBNZ Holds
The U.S. dollar held at a two-week high ahead of central-bank decisions. The Federal Reserve was widely expected to keep rates unchanged; the kiwi fell after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand held rates.
Dollar Holds at Two-Week High Ahead of Fed and RBNZ Decisions
The dollar held steady at a two-week high early Wednesday as markets awaited central-bank policy decisions, including an expected Federal Reserve rate hold and a signal on whether a December move remains possible.
Kiwi Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of RBNZ Decision
The New Zealand dollar was little changed ahead of a widely expected rate increase, while the Australian dollar awaited inflation data that could influence rate-hike expectations.
FOREX — Dollar holds near 18 — month high as geopolitical risks rise
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) — The dollar held its ground at the start of Asian trading on Tuesday after a holiday for some markets in the US, as geopolitical risks rose after renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and Ukraine. The US dollar index, which measures the greenbac
MNI US OPEN - Trump Hails "Very Good" Talks With Iran's Envoys
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS IRAN TALKS EVEN AS TEHRAN SETS 'FIRM POSITIONS': #0244e48b-2945-4b3b-8085-728a924ddf38 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH: WSJ: #cddd3044-ae77-4efa-9233-fb28b1e6f368 * NAGEL SAYS 'VIGILANT' ECB MAY NEED MILDLY RESTRICTIVE RATES: #13be4029-5b8c-40
MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: USD Supported Despite Lower Oil
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS 'VERY GOOD' IRAN TALKS FOLLOWING ANNIHILATION THREAT - BBG: #cdbad0a1-5c8d-4cdb-9819-370162b99299 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH - WSJ: #a4c79a68-e487-466b-a806-4885fa3200e0 * LASTING SHOCKS, FIRMING DEMAND REQUIRE FED ACTION - BARKIN - MNI
FOREX — Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expected
BOJ votes 7-2 to hike by 25bps; Governor Ueda to brief media at 0630 GMT Dollar stabilises as Fed narrowly seen hiking next month Sterling level after BoE holds rates, pauses gilt sales (Adds BOJ decision, updates markets) By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The yen sank against its major peers in As
NZ holds rates steady
New Zealand's central bank keeps rates unchanged, hints at earlier hikes due to inflation concerns. Decision made in a tight vote.
RBNZ holds at 2.25%
Reserve Bank of New Zealand keeps rates steady, hints at future increases due to inflation concerns. This may impact NZD and local bonds.