Rising ECB easing bets to keep a lid on euro upside
Sept 27 (Reuters) -The latest catalyst to add to ECB easing bets has been the softer than expected Spanish and French inflation figures, which now sees markets pricing in a 78% chance of an October cut, up from 60-65% in the prior session via LSEG data. At least four further 25bp cuts have been priced in for next year.
Given the growing possibility that the ECB will ease faster, the resilience in EUR/USD has been something of a surprise as yield spreads continue to point towards a sub-1.11 move. Recent Chinese stimulus measures are likely to be the key factor behind the euro's ability to stay afloat.
Going forward, ECB speak should be more important in moving the needle for the prospects of an ECB cut next month. Recall that, at the post-decision press conference, ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted that September inflation figures will be low amid base effects and thus the committee would look at a whole battery of indicators.
As such, there is some doubt whether the latest inflation figures have altered the thinking among the more hawkish members. It is clear that the doves would be open to cutting rates next month, as hinted in the recent source reports. Therefore, should we see a dovish turn from the hawks, this would likely greenlight a deeper setback in the euro.
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(Justin McQueen is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own.)
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