Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens; Indian Rupee Rebounds on Intervention Hopes 
Japan Exports to U.S. Rebound in November as Tariff Impact Eases, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Expectations 
U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness 
Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts 
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React 
Canada Signals Delay in US Tariff Deal as Talks Shift to USMCA Review 
RBA Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in 2026 as Inflation Pressures Persist, Says Westpac 
Austan Goolsbee Signals Potential for More Fed Rate Cuts as Inflation Shows Improvement 
Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts 
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: New motor vehicle sales grew 2.5 percent m/m in September, up 0.8 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- United Kingdom: RPI, CPI, PPI, and HPI inflation numbers for September will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: September CPI figures will be published at 12:30 GMT, followed by Redbook index at 12:55 GMT and NAHB housing market report at 14:00 GMT. Treasury flow data will be published at 20:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Global dairy auction is scheduled today.
