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Sterling slides against dollar for first time in four days

Economies.com
2017-10-12 16:11PM UTC

Sterling declined in American trade against the dollar, following an array of data and developments from Britain and the US, including remarks by chief Brexit negotiator from the EU side, Michel Barnier, in Brussels, in addition to speeches by Federal Open Market Committee members Lael Brainard and Jerome Powell. 

 

As of 04:51 GMT, GBP/USD fell 0.39% to 1.3172 from the opening of 1.3223, with an intraday low at 1.3122, and a high at 1.3265. 

 

Earlier UK data included the Bank of England's survey for credit conditions, in addition to remarks by Michel Barnier, who said that there hasn't been any serious discussions yet on the financial settlement issue, noting that the deadlock in negotiations hurts sentiment and raises concerns for investors and tax payers. 

 

Otherwise, earlier US data showed unemployment claims fell more than expected last week, as producers prices grew 0.4% in line with expectations in September, as core prices accelerated to 0.4% beyond forecasts. 

 

Similarly, FOMC member Lael Brainard participated in a panel discussion about monetary policy at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, in Washington DC, where she said in case of a future recession, it might be better to organize the rate hike process by committing to zero level rates until inflation hits the target, noting that a delayed march by inflation towards 2% is enough case against early rate hikes. 

 

Additionally, Powell delivered a speech titled "Prospects for Emerging Market Economies in a Normalizing Global Economy" at the Institute of International Finance Annual Membership Meeting, in Washington DC, where he expected further tightening of policy in a gradual manner as the economy improves. 

 

Powell said that developing markets can adapt to a tightened US monetary policy, noting that a rise in financial infusions to developing economies bolster the future outlook, while adding that a sharp increase in corporate debt is a point of weakness for many developing economies, especially China. 

Euro dips against dollar for first time in five sessions

Economies.com
2017-10-12 15:44PM UTC

Euro fell away from the highest since September 25 against the dollar, following an array of data and developments from the euro zone and the US, including speeches by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, Federal Open Market Committee members Lael Bernard and Jerome Powel. 

 

As of 04:24 GMT, EUR/USD fell 0.16% to 1.1840 from the opening of 1.1859, with an intraday low at 1.1829, and a two-week high at 1.1880. 

 

Earlier data from France, the euro zone's second largest economy, showed the final reading of consumer prices down 0.2%, compared to the preliminary reading and expectations of 0.5%, while industrial production accelerated to 1.4% from 0.3% in August, besting expectations of 0.6%. 

 

Otherwise, earlier US data showed unemployment claims fell more than expected last week, as producers prices grew 0.4% in line with expectations in September, as core prices accelerated to 0.4% beyond forecasts. 

US crude inventories fall more than expected

Economies.com
2017-10-12 15:11PM UTC

The Energy Information Administration released its report on US crude stocks, showing a deficit of 2.8 million barrels in the week ending October 6, adding to the previous reading's 6.0M drop, while analysts expected a 1.9M drawdown, with total stocks now falling to 462.2 million barrels, still remaining within the upward range on average in this time of year. 

 

Otherwise, gasoline stocks in the world's largest energy consumer rose 2.5 million barrels, remaining within the upward range on average in this time of year, while distillate stocks, including heating fuel, fell 1.5 million barrels, remaining within the downward range on average in this time of year.  

EIA: US natural gas storage buildup above forecasts

Economies.com
2017-10-12 14:56PM UTC

The Energy Information Administration released its report on US natural gas storage, showing a buildup of 87 billion cubic feet in the week ending October 6, adding to the previous reading's 42B increase, while analysts expected a 74B rise. 

 

Total stocks have now reached 3.595 trillion cubic feet, up from 3.508 trillion in the week ending September 29, which is below the total in the same period of 2016 at 3.748 trillion, and also below the five-year average of 3.603 trillion. 

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