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Indian shares lead EM stocks lower; FX under pressure

EMERGING MARKETS-Indian shares lead EM stocks lower; FX under pressure Rate decisions in South Africa, Turkey later in the day Indian shares fall with Adani Group firms leading losses EM stocks down 0.7%, FX off 0.2% By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 21 (Reuters) - A gauge of emerging market stocks fell on Thursday, as heavyweight Indian shares lost ground after companies linked to billionaire Gautam Adani slid, while most currencies were broadly lower amid an uncertain geopolitical climate.
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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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Most EM currencies stabilise as geopolitical jitters abate

EMERGING MARKETS-Most EM currencies stabilise as geopolitical jitters abate South African inflation slows more than expected in October Central, eastern European equities rise after Tuesday's drop Both EM stocks and FX off 0.1% By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 20 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies were stable on Wednesday as worries about escalating geopolitical tensions over the war in Ukraine eased somewhat, while South Africa's rand lost ground after a surprise slowdown in inflation.
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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 cenbank base rate can stay unchanged for prolonged period if needed, deputy governor says

Hungary cenbank base rate can stay unchanged for prolonged period if needed, deputy governor says BUDAPEST, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The Hungarian central bank's base rate can remain at the current level for a prolonged period if needed, Deputy Governor Barnabas Virag said on Tuesday after the bank left its main rate unchanged at 6.5%. Virag also said that the weakening of the Hungarian forint currency in the past months could boost inflation next year.
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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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Ukraine bonds slide as Russia issues nuclear doctrine

UPDATE 1-Ukraine bonds slide as Russia issues nuclear doctrine Updates prices, adds reaction to ATACMS report LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's sovereign dollar bonds shed more than 2 cents on Tuesday, Tradeweb data showed, as Russia issued a new nuclear doctrine in a warning to the West. The 2035 maturity fell by just over 2 cents to bid at 4 8 .
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EM currencies down as risk assets slide on rise in geopolitical worries

EMERGING MARKETS-EM currencies down as risk assets slide on rise in geopolitical worries Ukraine dollar bonds slide Indian rupee hits all-time low against dollar Hungary rate decision later in the day EM stocks up 0.5%, FX flat Updated at 1023 GMT By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 19 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies slipped on Tuesday as investors fled to safe-haven assets such as the U.S.
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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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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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Hungary's base rate seen unchanged next week amid forint wobbles

POLL-Hungary's base rate seen unchanged next week amid forint wobbles reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/cb-polls?s=GCR01+46+D&st=Menu+G+C Reuters Hungary central bank rate forecasts reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=HUCPIAP Reuters Hungary average inflation forecasts reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=HUGDPAP Reuters Hungary GDP forecasts By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Hungary's central b
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Hungary's new cenbank chief expected to bring stable policy, declining interest rates, govt says

Hungary's new cenbank chief expected to bring stable policy, declining interest rates, govt says BUDAPEST, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Hungary's government expects predictable monetary policy and a stable forint as well as declining interest rates under a new central bank governor next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff told a briefing on Thursday.
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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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Stocks drop to near two-month lows; India's Nifty 50 hits five-month low

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks drop to near two-month lows; India's Nifty 50 hits five-month low Updated at 0923 GMT Report: Polish cenbanker says March rate cut could be possible Russia stages first missile attack on Kyiv since August Morocco bourse ready to launch derivatives market Starlink working on Indian security clearance for broadband MSCI EM stocks index down 0.7%, FX flat By Johann M Cherian Nov 13 (Reuters) - An emerging markets stocks index fell to levels seen two months ago on Wednesday,
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Trump win could be a double whammy for Hungary's economy

GRAPHIC-Trump win could be a double whammy for Hungary's economy Trump's trade overhaul seen boosting risks to the forint Tariffs could hit car sector vital for Hungarian economy Orban's government has pressured central bank to cut rates By Gergely Szakacs and Karin Strohecker BUDAPEST/LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's victory may be a political boon for Hungarian leader Viktor Orban but on the economy, Trump is bad news for Hungary - adding to inflationary risks due to a weak forint and
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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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Stocks, FX drop as Trump government takes shape; CEE data in focus

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, FX drop as Trump government takes shape; CEE data in focus Updated at 0917 GMT Romanian c.bank raises inflation outlook Slowdown worries mount amid weak Indian corporate earnings MSCI EM stocks index down 1.8%, FX off 0.4% By Johann M Cherian Nov 12 (Reuters) - Most emerging markets currencies and stocks dropped on Tuesday, as investors braced for a likely "Red Sweep" in the U.S., while also assessing inflation reports from central and eastern Europe and a disappointing
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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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Is Goldilocks gone? Emerging markets face uncertain path under Trump

ANALYSIS-Is Goldilocks gone? Emerging markets face uncertain path under Trump Investors turn cautious as they await Trump policy details Emerging currencies hit by dollar rally and tariff fears Some, such as Argentina and India, could thrive By Libby George LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Investors hoping for a "Goldilocks" moment for emerging markets in 2025 following years of global interest rate hikes are grappling with significant uncertainty ahead of Donald Trump's impending return to the White H
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