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China yields inch up as PBOC hints at bond sales; Romania rate decision ahead

EMERGING MARKETS-China yields inch up as PBOC hints at bond sales; Romania rate decision ahead Updated at 0850 GMT Israel sends delegation to negotiate hostage release with Hamas Poland's inflation to peak in Q1 2025, c.bank says Korean shares end near over 2 yr high on Samsung boost Stocks up 0.1%, currencies flat By Johann M Cherian July 5 (Reuters) - Most emerging markets stocks and currencies were muted on Friday ahead of a key U.S jobs report, while investors assessed the possibilities of l
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Currencies flat, Romania may see first rate cut in 3 years

CEE MARKETS-Currencies flat, Romania may see first rate cut in 3 years WARSAW, July 5 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were mostly flat on Friday, with investors analysing fresh data from Hungary and Poland's central bank's inflation forecasts, while the Romanian central bank may cut interest rates for the first time in three years. Czech markets remain closed on Friday and U.S.
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Polish central bank governor sees no rate cuts until 2026

UPDATE 1-Polish central bank governor sees no rate cuts until 2026 Recasts with outlook for rates By Anna Koper WARSAW, July 4 (Reuters) - Poland's central bank governor said on Thursday that interest rate cuts would not happen before 2026 as inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months, a day after policymakers kept the cost of credit unchanged for a ninth month in a row.
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Forint gains ground, zloty firm as Polish rates on hold

CEE MARKETS-Forint gains ground, zloty firm as Polish rates on hold PRAGUE, July 4 (Reuters) - The zloty held firm on the strong side of 4.30 to the euro on Thursday with markets expecting further confirmation that Polish interest rates are unlikely to be cut this year, while a softer dollar gave some respite to central Europe's currencies. Hungary's forint led the gains, rising for a second straight session, while the Czech crown steadied after a fall earlier this week.
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Stocks near two-year highs; Sri Lanka bonds rally

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks near two-year highs; Sri Lanka bonds rally Updated at 0918 GMT Israeli cabinet to consider Hamas ceasefire proposal Turkish c.bank chief 'extremely determined' to curb inflation China's CICC eyes Southeast Asia expansion Stocks up 0.9%, FX adds 0.2% By Johann M Cherian July 4 (Reuters) - Risk sentiment got a lift across most emerging markets on Thursday, with an index tracking local stocks just shy of hitting a more than two-year high, while Sri Lankan bonds jumped after
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Turkey's stocks rise after inflation data; Polish rate decision due

EMERGING MARKETS-Turkey's stocks rise after inflation data; Polish rate decision due Updated at 0905 GMT Banks lift India stocks to record highs Polish interest rate decision due at 1200 GMT Pakistan met all requirements for IMF deal, official says Stocks up 0.8%, FX flat By Johann M Cherian July 3 (Reuters) - Equities in most emerging markets rose on Wednesday, with benchmark indexes in India and Pakistan trading at record highs, while investors cheered signs of disinflation in Turkey and await
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Polish zloty firms as traders brace for rate decision

CEE MARKETS-Polish zloty firms as traders brace for rate decision By Alan Charlish WARSAW, July 3 (Reuters) - The Polish zloty EURPLN= strengthened on Wednesday, as traders looked ahead to an interest rate decision that is likely to see the cost of credit remain on hold and the second round of parliamentary elections in France. At a time when markets are expecting monetary policy easing both in core markets and elsewhere in central Europe, National Bank of Poland Governor Adam Glapinski has rule
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Weak state of emerging currencies may spur risk aversion

BUZZ-COMMENT-Weak state of emerging currencies may spur risk aversion July 3 (Reuters) - The weak state of emerging market currencies may spur risk aversion , which boosts demand for the dollar and could drive these less liquid currencies down further and faster. In the past, similar slumps in these currencies have been the result of a crisis, though that is not the case today.
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Crown, zloty seen rebounding in six months, forint expected to tread water

POLL-Crown, zloty seen rebounding in six months, forint expected to tread water reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURCZK= euro/koruna poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURPLN= euro/zloty poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURHUF= euro/forint poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=EURRON= euro/leu poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url
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Central-European currencies weaken amid general risk-off mood and firming dollar

CEE MARKETS-Central-European currencies weaken amid general risk-off mood and firming dollar By Boldizsar Gyori BUDAPEST, July 2 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint and the Polish zloty led losses in central Europe on Tuesday as a risk-off mood prevailed in emerging markets and the dollar strengthened. The Polish zloty EURPLN= was trading at a 10-day low of 4.328 at 1019 GMT after briefly firming past the psychological level of 4.3 euros during Monday's trading.
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Stocks, FX drop with yuan hitting seven-month low

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, FX drop with yuan hitting seven-month low Updated at 0911 GMT Higher oil prices set to influence currencies in near future IMF revises up Ghana's 2024 growth forecast Poland kicks off monetary policy meet Stocks off 0.6%, FX slips 0.2% By Johann M Cherian July 2 (Reuters) - Most stocks and currencies in emerging markets slipped on Tuesday, with the yuan trading at a fresh seven-month low, while the rand slipped as investors assessed possible challenges faced by the count
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If yuan drops, many other currencies may follow

BUZZ-COMMENT-If yuan drops, many other currencies may follow July 2 (Reuters) - If yuan drops, many other currencies may follow and with China's currency already perched on the edge of a record low versus the dollar, the declines for currencies it influences could be similarly dramatic. All of the nations that compete with China tend to let their currencies follow yuan's lead in order to maintain their competitive edge, yet no nation has the means to control their currencies like China can.
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Rand gains 1% after S.Africa cabinet announcements

EMERGING MARKETS-Rand gains 1% after S.Africa cabinet announcements Zloty, forint climb after French elections Robust demand boosts India factory growth in June, PMI shows Turkey could get funding boost after FATF upgrade, Simsek says Chinese factory activity up in June Stocks up 0.1%, FX flat By Johann M Cherian July 1 (Reuters) - The rand led gains among most emerging market currencies on Monday after South Africa unveiled its long-awaited cabinet following recent elections, while investors al
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Zloty, forint firms on euro jump, Czech crown lags behind

CEE MARKETS-Zloty, forint firms on euro jump, Czech crown lags behind By Boldizsar Gyori BUDAPEST, July 1 (Reuters) - Central European currencies firmed or held steady on Monday as the euro firmed and markets' risk-appetite grew following the first round of French parliamentary elections that somewhat eased investor uncertainty. Hungary's forint EURHUF= firmed 0.4% to a 3-week high to trade at 393.1 to the euro, with the Polish zloty EURPLN= also firming 0.34% to trade at 4.295 at 0831 GMT.
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South African rand rebounds as key govt appointments awaited

EMERGING MARKETS-South African rand rebounds as key govt appointments awaited Updated at 0915 GMT US PCE data due at 1230 GMT Inclusion in JPM bond index spurs short-lived rupee rally Polish inflation up more than expected in June Iran begins voting in presidential election Stocks up 0.4%, FX edge up 0.2% By Johann M Cherian June 28 (Reuters) - Most emerging markets' stocks and currencies rose on Friday, ahead of key U.S.
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FX slightly up, Czech crown recovers from 8-week low

CEE MARKETS-FX slightly up, Czech crown recovers from 8-week low WARSAW, June 28 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies rose on Friday, with the crown recovering some ground after falling to eight-week lows when the Czech central bank delivered a fourth-straight 50-basis-point interest rate cut that only a minority in the market expected. The crown had closed around 0.7% lower on Thursday after the Czech National Bank (CNB) cut its key two-week repo rate to 4.75%.
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Czech crown weakens on expectations of smaller rate cut

CEE MARKETS-Czech crown weakens on expectations of smaller rate cut By Boldizsar Gyori BUDAPEST, June 27 (Reuters) - The Czech crown weakened ahead of a rate decision by policymakers on Thursday, with the forint and zloty slightly firming in range-bound trading. The Czech National Bank is likely to slow its interest rate-cutting drive when it convenes later in the day, with markets betting the central bank will opt for a smaller cut following three straight 50-basis-point reductions.
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Risk-off mood bites Czech crown a day ahead of interest rates decision

CEE MARKETS-Risk-off mood bites Czech crown a day ahead of interest rates decision WARSAW, June 26 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies slipped on Wednesday, led lower by the Czech crown a day ahead of the Czech central bank decision on interest rates, as a firming dollar and risk-off sentiment weigh on them. A higher U.S. interest rate environment, with more hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday, supports the dollar, pressuring emerging market assets.
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Crown bounces from six-week low

CEE MARKETS-Crown bounces from six-week low PRAGUE, June 24 (Reuters) - The crown and other central European currencies gained on Monday, with the Czech currency recovering some ground after falling to a six-week low amid bets the country's central bank could opt for a bigger interest rate cut this week. Currencies got a lift from better investor sentiment as the dollar was a touch weaker on Monday.
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Crown touches 6-week low, FX under pressure from dollar

CEE MARKETS-Crown touches 6-week low, FX under pressure from dollar By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, June 21 (Reuters) - The Czech crown touched a fresh six-week low on Friday as markets feared the Czech central bank might maintain its rate-cutting pace next week, while a strengthening dollar and a risk-averse mood pressured currencies in central Europe.
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