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FX on track for worst week in November as dollar, geopolitics weigh

CEE MARKETS-FX on track for worst week in November as dollar, geopolitics weigh By Karol Badohal WARSAW, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Central Eastern European currencies held steady at weaker levels on Friday, and headed for their worst week in November, as geopolitical tensions hit investor sentiment and the firming dollar added pressure. Most emerging market stocks and currencies, generally considered as risky, were set for a flat-to-lower week on the back of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukrai
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Most currencies, stocks eye muted week on Ukraine concerns

EMERGING MARKETS-Most currencies, stocks eye muted week on Ukraine concerns Mainland China shares slide, India rebounds Hungary's forint set for fourth straight daily loss EM stocks index up 0.2%, FX down 0.1% By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 22 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies and stocks were set to end the week largely unchanged on Friday, as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine led investors to refrain from risky bets .
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Geopolitical tensions and firm dollar hurt FX

CEE MARKETS-Geopolitical tensions and firm dollar hurt FX WARSAW, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Central Eastern European currencies weakened on Thursday as mounting geopolitical tensions increased risk aversion among investors, with a stronger U.S. dollar adding to the pressure. Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, following Ukraine's use of Western missiles to strike Russia in recent days.
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FX eases as geopolitical tensions weigh

CEE MARKETS-FX eases as geopolitical tensions weigh By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint led losses among central European currencies which were pressured by geopolitical tensions and a strengthening dollar, while stock markets rebounded after a plunge in the previous session. The forint EURHUF= fell 0.6% to trade at 409.8 per euro.
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Warsaw stocks fall most in over two years, forint buoyed by rate pause

CEE MARKETS-Warsaw stocks fall most in over two years, forint buoyed by rate pause Updates throughout with Hungary rate decision, Warsaw stocks By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Rising global tensions pushed the zloty to its first loss in a week and set Warsaw blue-chip stocks on course for their biggest drop in more than two years, while the forint held steady with Hungarian interest rates staying unchanged.
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Hungary central bank leaves base rate steady again amid forint wobbles

UPDATE 2-Hungary central bank leaves base rate steady again amid forint wobbles Bank holds main rate steady for second straight month Forint pressured by dollar gains, threat of U.S. tariffs Economists see no more rate cuts in Hungary this year Forint falls could boost next year's inflation - cen bank Adds central bank statement, Deputy Governor Virag, analyst comment By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank left its base rate steady at the European Union's joint hi
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HUNGARY CENTRAL BANK SETS BASE RATE AT 6.5% (REUTERS POLL: 6.5%)

Hungary central bank leaves base rate steady at 6.5%, as expected BUDAPEST, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank left its base rate steady at the European Union's joint highest level of 6.5% on Tuesday, as expected, after a sharp fall in the forint following the re-election of Donald Trump , whose trade tariff plans could hit central Europe .
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Forint eases as Hungary central bankers likely to keep rates on hold

CEE MARKETS-Forint eases as Hungary central bankers likely to keep rates on hold By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The forint drifted on Tuesday before a Hungarian central bank meeting where policymakers are likely to keep its rate-cutting drive paused amid global uncertainties putting pressure on the currency. The forint EURHUF= , which had bottomed out at an almost 23-month low of 412.50 to the euro this month, had eased 0.1% to 407.15 per euro by 0928 GMT, giving up early gains.
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EM stocks advance on China, India boost; FX steady

EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks advance on China, India boost; FX steady Indian rupee hits all-time low against dollar Hungary rate decision later in the day EM stocks up 0.7%, FX flat By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 19 (Reuters) - A gauge of emerging market stocks advanced on Tuesday, boosted by rising heavyweight Asian equities, while most currencies were largely stable as investors looked for cues globally on the dollar's moves.
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Geopolitical tensions weaken FX

CEE MARKETS-Geopolitical tensions weaken FX WARSAW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Emerging Europe's currencies slipped on Monday, led lower by the Polish zloty, which gave back some gains from recent days as geopolitical tensions and the power transition in the United States weighed on Central-Eastern European assets. On Sunday, three sources told Reuters that outgoing U.S.
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EM stocks rise, FX mixed ahead of rate decision flurry

EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks rise, FX mixed ahead of rate decision flurry Prices as of 0910 GMT S&P revises South Africa's outlook to positive Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley downgrade China outlook Rate decisions in South Africa, Hungary and Turkey this week EM stocks up 0.2%, FX flat By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 18 (Reuters) - A gauge of emerging market stocks rose on Monday, lifted by rising heavyweight Asian markets, while currencies were mixed at the start of a week packed with monetary policy decis
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Currencies a touch stronger after weakening on Trump win

CEE MARKETS-Currencies a touch stronger after weakening on Trump win WARSAW, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies were a touch stronger on Friday with investors repositioning after the dollar strengthened in reaction to Donald Trump's victory in last week's U.S. presidential election. Emerging market currencies have been under pressure since the election as the dollar strengthened on expectations that Trump's tariff and immigration policies could push up inflation, limiting the scope f
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FX holds steady amid dollar strength

CORRECTED-CEE MARKETS-FX holds steady amid dollar strength Correct day of the week to Thursday from Wednesday in paragraph 7 for Kotecki's comments By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Central European currencies held firm on Thursday after wide swings in the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election last week as the dollar's strength put a lid on potential gains.
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Forint leads FX gains but pressure lingers

CEE MARKETS-Forint leads FX gains but pressure lingers PRAGUE, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies firmed on Wednesday to come off recent lows, but stayed under pressure from a stronger dollar in the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. election. The Hungarian forint EURHUF= gained 0.4% to 409.20 to the euro and stayed just off its 23-month low of 412.50 hit last week.
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FX moves sideways as markets eye incoming Trump administration

CEE MARKETS-FX moves sideways as markets eye incoming Trump administration By Alan Charlish WARSAW, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Central European currencies stayed on the back foot on Tuesday as the dollar firmed and investors watched for signals as to how Donald Trump will implement his policy agenda in the United States. Emerging market currencies have been under pressure since Trump's election victory last week as the dollar strengthened on expectations his tariff and immigration policies could push up
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Hungarian inflation rises back above central bank target in October

CEE ECONOMY-Hungarian inflation rises back above central bank target in October Inflation rises, forint down 7% vs euro in 2024 Central bank likely to stay on hold next Tuesday Czech rate-setters also cautious amid inflation rebound Romania's central bank held main rate steady last week By Gergely Szakacs Nov 12 (Reuters) - Hungarian inflation rose to an annual 3.2% in October, while core inflation remained outside the central bank's target band, raising the likelihood of the bank leaving its ba
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Forint leads FX losses, crown lower after inflation data

CEE MARKETS-Forint leads FX losses, crown lower after inflation data By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Central European currencies eased on Monday, with the Hungarian forint leading losses as a stronger U.S. dollar returned pressure, while the crown moved little after Czech inflation accelerated. Markets were facing thinner liquidity with a public holiday in Poland and Veterans Day in the United States.
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FX steadies after US election volatility

CEE MARKETS-FX steadies after US election volatility WARSAW, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Emerging Europe's currencies levelled out on Friday, holding on to most of Thursday's gains, against the backdrop of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and the dollar pulling back slightly after a surge following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. The U.S. dollar, which had eased in the previous session as traders closed out profitable Trump-trade bets, was on track to end a volatile week with a slight gain ,
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Crown firmer before likely Czech rate cut as FX rebound

CEE MARKETS-Crown firmer before likely Czech rate cut as FX rebound PRAGUE, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The crown firmed before a likely eighth straight interest rate cut from the Czech central bank on Thursday as central Europeancurrencies rebounded from losses coming after Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory . Hungary's forint recovered from its lowest levels in almost two years, with a weaker dollar providing some room to gain.
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Stocks, FX take a hit as Trump wins US election

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, FX take a hit as Trump wins US election Chinese banks sell dollars to cushion yuan's drop Ukraine's dollar sovereign bonds rally Mexican peso slumps to two-year low Equities in India, Turkey jump as oil prices drop MSCI EM stocks, FX index lose 0.6% each Adds graphic, amends text to reflect Trump win By Johann M Cherian Nov 6 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies and stocks suffered broad losses on Wednesday a fter a U .S.
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