Forex news

Consumer inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September despite forecasts of a rise, leading markets to price in higher odds of rate cuts from the BoE

Australian labour force data showed a jump in the country's unemployment rate, bringing forward the expected timing of the next RBA cut and pushing the ASX200 to record highs.

Renewed tensions between China and the US weigh on market sentiment, with gold and silver receiving another boost

Volatility has spiked off the back of the re-inflammation in US and China trade tensions, although the markets have bounced back to kick-off the new trading week.

Traders react with cautious optimism to the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel as the US government shutdown continues to cloud the outlook for rates

The Japanese Yen take a hard hit from the leadership change in Japan as markets expect higher fiscal spending and inflation

Traders are pricing in a rate cut at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's upcoming meeting but are divided over the size.

US data delay leaves markets focused on FOMC speakers and news headline with Japan in focus after their leadership change

Japan's Liberal Democrat Party elects Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, opening the door for more fiscal stimulus.

The Non-Farm Payrolls data is keenly awaited by traders looking to gauge the path for US interest rates, but may be delayed by the US government shutdown.