The euro strengthened against the dollar after Spain announced its fifth austerity package, stating that it will comply with the requirements of the European financial rescue to contain the debt crisis.
The single currency rose after it reached a two-week low against the dollar as European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn said that the budget plan Spain "meets country-specific recommendations and even goes beyond them in some areas. " The dollar weakened against most currencies after the published data, which showed that the number of applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell much more than expected. At the same time, for the first time in six days rose stocks pulling the rise in oil prices.
Finally, we note that an element that is now viewed as a positive, increases the likelihood that Spain will get its financial assistance.
The pound rose for the first time in four days against the dollar after a government report showed that the economy shrank less than previously estimated in the second quarter, adding optimism that the recession is waning.
Sterling rose to a three-week high against the euro after the Spanish protests were held yesterday in Madrid for an end to austerity measures. General strike in Greece yesterday attracted 35,000 protesters in central Athens. It is learned that the UK's gross domestic product fell by 0.4% in the second quarter, not 0.5% reported last month.
Canadian dollar ended a three-day losing streak against its U.S. counterpart, as the appetite for risky assets among investors has grown, after Spain submitted its budget for 2013.
The so-called loonie was also supported by the information that the Chinese government will implement stimulus measures to support their economies.
Yield on 10-year Spanish bonds fell by 13.2 pips. to 5.87%
EUR/USD $1.2820, $1.2850, $1.3000, $1.3085, $1.3100
USD/JPY Y77.50, Y78.00
GBP/USD $1.6150, $1.6155
EUR/GBP stg0.7955, stg0.8050
AUD/USD $1.0440, $1.0365
To create a bank union will take time
Central banks do not have to perform the tasks of fiscal policy
Trust - a key condition for a stable currency
It will be difficult to separate monetary policy and regulation
Ireland, Portugal and Spain have increased their competitiveness
The improvements are not that significant to restore confidence
Euro - a stable currency
Data
06:00 Germany Import prices August +0.7% +0.9% +1.3%
06:00 Germany Import prices Y/Y August +1.2% +2.7% 3.2%
07:55 Germany Unemployment Change September 9 10 9
07:55 Germany Unemployment Rate s.a. September 6.8% 6.8% 6.8%
08:00 Eurozone M3 money supply, adjusted y/y August +3.8% +3.3% +2.9%
08:30 United Kingdom Current account, bln Quarter II -11.2 -12.2 -15.4
08:30 United Kingdom GDP, q/q (finally) Quarter II -0.5% -0.5% -0.4%
08:30 United Kingdom GDP, y/y (finally) Quarter II -0.5% -0.5% -0.5%
09:00 Eurozone Business climate indicator September -1.21 -1.20 -1.34
09:00 Eurozone Industrial confidence September -15.3 -15.0 -16.1
EUR/USD
Offers $1.3020, $1.2990/300, $1.2970/75, $1.2930, $1.2910
Bids $1.2835, $1.2800
GBP/USD
Offers $1.6380, $1.6350, $1.6330/40, $1.6310, $1.6295-300
Bids $1.6150, $1.6120, $1.6085/80, $1.6060/50
AUD/USD
Offers $1.0520, $1.0490/00, $1.0470/75, $1.0456, $1.0450, $1.0430
Bids $1.0370, $1.0350, $1.0330
EUR/GBP
Offers stg0.8045/50, stg0.8015
Bids stg0.7885/80, stg0.7860/50, stg0.7810/00
USD/JPY
Offers Y78.45/50, Y78.40, Y78.20, Y78.00
Bids Y77.50, Y77.40/35, Y77.00
EUR/JPY
Offers Y101.50, Y101.20, Y101.00, , Y100.25/30
Bids Y99.55/50, Y99.20, Y99.00, Y98.80
Italy sold E1.0bln CCTeu vs Target E0.5-E1.0bln
- E1.0bln of June 2017 CCTeu; avg yeild 4.56% (5.33%), cover 2.18 (2.42)
Italy sold E2.927bln 10Y BTP vs Target E2-E3.0bln
- E2.927bln of 5.50% Nov 2022 BTP; avg yeild 5.24% (5.82%), cover 1.33 (1.42)
Italy sold E2.718bln 5Y BTP vs Target E2-E3.0bln
- E2.718bln of 4.75% Jun 2017 BTP; avg yeild 4.09% (4.73%), cover 1.38 (1.46)
EUR/USD $1.2820, $1.2850, $1.3000, $1.3085, $1.3100
USD/JPY Y77.50, Y78.00
GBP/USD $1.6150, $1.6155
EUR/GBP stg0.7955, stg0.8050
AUD/USD $1.0440, $1.0365
01:00 New Zealand NBNZ Business Confidence August 19.5 17.0
The dollar declined against most of its major counterparts as Asian stocks extended gains, reducing demand for haven assets. The greenback weakened against the Australian dollar after China’s central bank pumped a record amount of money into the financial system this week, spurring speculation the nation will act to support growth. The People’s Bank of China injected a net 365 billion yuan ($57.9 billion) via reverse-repurchase operations and bill redemptions this week, the most since Bloomberg started compiling the data in 2008, compared with 101 billion yuan last week. The monetary authority offered 130 billion yuan of 28-day reverse repo agreements and 50 billion yuan of 14-day contracts today, according to a statement.
Demand for the euro was limited before Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy submits a fifth package of budget cuts as demonstrators gathered in Madrid yesterday. Gains in the euro were limited after Spanish bonds dropped yesterday, sending the yields on 10-year securities above 6 percent for the first time since Sept. 18. Catalan President Artur Mas called early elections for Nov. 25, as Rajoy struggles to gain acceptance for austerity measures and faces criticism from European leaders for delaying a decision on an international bailout for the nation.
EUR / USD: during the Asian session, the pair restored to $1.2900.
GBP / USD: during the Asian session, the pair rose to $1.6200.
USD / JPY: during the Asian session, the pair traded in the range of Y77.60-75.
Yesterday the euro fell to a two-week low against the dollar after the yield on 10-year bonds in Spain over 6% for the first time since September 18, and the central bank, said the EU's gross domestic product declined in the quarter, sparking concern that the debt crisis in region deteriorates.
The single currency weakened on the seventh day against the yen after the finance ministers of Germany, the Netherlands and Finland, said that the foundation of saving Europe should be given a limited role in the bank recapitalization.
The dollar and yen rose against most traded currencies on speculation that central banks around the world will struggle to revive growth, stimulating the demand for safe assets.
The Australian dollar fell against most currencies on concerns that political conflict will impede attempts to resolve the debt crisis in Europe, which has undermined demand for riskier assets. Rates fell $ 1.0366, after earlier fell to its lowest level since September 11.
British pound showed an increase against the U.S. dollar after a study of retail trade in Britain showed a positive result. In September, retailers reported increased sales, predicting positive momentum in the next month, as announced the Confederation of British Industry. According to the study CBI, based on information collected during the first two weeks of this month, 33% of retailers reported an increase in sales compared to the index registered in the previous year, while 27% reported a drop in sales. Thus, the balance amounted to 6, in line with analysts' forecasts. Value is also improved compared to the previous month, when the balance reached 3%.
(pare/closed(00:00 GMT +02:00)/change, %)
EUR/USD $1,2873 -0,23%
GBP/USD $1,6167 -0,17%
USD/CHF Chf0,9392 +0,18%
USD/JPY Y77,72 -0,10%
EUR/JPY Y100,06 -0,33%
GBP/JPY Y125,65 -0,25%
AUD/USD $1,0372 -0,13%
NZD/USD $0,8242 +0,34%
USD/CAD C$0,9847 +0,47%
01:00 New Zealand NBNZ Business Confidence August 19.5
06:00 United Kingdom Nationwide house price index September +1.3% +0.2%
06:00 United Kingdom Nationwide house price index, y/y September -0.7% -0.6%
06:00 Germany Import prices August +0.7% +0.9%
06:00 Germany Import prices Y/Y August +1.2% +2.7%
07:55 Germany Unemployment Change September 9 10
07:55 Germany Unemployment Rate s.a. September 6.8% 6.8%
08:00 Eurozone M3 money supply, adjusted y/y August +3.8% +3.3%
08:30 United Kingdom Current account, bln Quarter II -11.2 -12.2
08:30 United Kingdom GDP, q/q (finally) Quarter II -0.5% -0.5%
08:30 United Kingdom GDP, y/y (finally) Quarter II -0.5% -0.5%
09:00 Eurozone Business climate indicator September -1.21 -1.20
09:00 Eurozone Industrial confidence September -15.3 -15.0
12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders August +4.2% -4.3%
12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation August -0.4% +0.2%
12:30 U.S. Durable goods orders ex defense August -3.4% +0.7%
12:30 U.S. Initial Jobless Claims - 382 378
12:30 U.S. GDP, q/q (finally) Quarter II +1.7% +1.7%
12:30 U.S. PCE price index ex food, energy, q/q Quarter II +1.7% +1.7%
14:00 U.S. Pending Home Sales (MoM) August +2.4% -0.7%
22:45 New Zealand Building Permits, m/m August +2.0% +3.0%
23:01 United Kingdom Gfk Consumer Confidence September -29 -27
23:15 Japan Manufacturing PMI September 47.7
23:30 Japan Household spending Y/Y August +1.7% +1.1%
23:30 Japan Unemployment Rate August 4.3% 4.3%
23:30 Japan National Consumer Price Index, y/y August -0.4% -0.5%
23:30 Japan National CPI Ex-Fresh Food, y/y August -0.3% -0.3%
23:30 Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index, y/y September -0.7% -0.6%
23:30 Japan Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food, y/y September -0.5% -0.3%
23:50 Japan Industrial Production (MoM) (preliminary) August -1.0% -0.4%
23:50 Japan Industrial Production (YoY) (preliminary) August -0.8% -3.4%© 2000-2025. All rights reserved.
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