CORRECTED-CEE MARKETS-Currencies unchanged as markets await key U.S. job report Corrects paragraph 9 to show investors expect a rate cut in November, not a hike By Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk WARSAW, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were mostly stable on Friday ahead of the publication of key U.S. labour market data later in the day and investors in Romania were awaiting an interest rate decision with markets expecting no change.

CEE MARKETS-Forint hovers at 18-month low, zloty traders eye Polish rate outlook Interest rate cuts have weighed on the forint Polish zloty best performer in region this year Traders await Polish central bank's rate guidance Central bank kept base rate unchanged on Wednesday By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies steadied on Thursday after falling the previous day, with the Hungarian forint clinging around the psychological 400 per euro level that it weakened pa

EMERGING MARKETS-Currencies, stocks fall on Mideast caution; Hong Kong shares ease Israel strikes heart of Beirut, killing at least six Ethiopia bondholders reject $1 bln bond rework outline South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept - PMI Turkish inflation falls below 50% in Sept but above forecasts Russian rouble at lowest in a year against yuan FX down 0.3% at one-week low, stocks off 1% By Ankika Biswas Oct 3 (Reuters) - Most emerging market assets dropped on Thursday as investors vi

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CEE MARKETS-Forint falls to 18-month low, passing big barrier Changes dateline, updates with forint low, trader quote, Polish rate decision BUDAPEST, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint fell to its weakest against the euro in 1 8 months on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East made investors risk-averse, hitting central Europe's currencies. The zloty, the best performer in the region this year, also eased as the Polish central bank left its base rate u nchanged, as expected, with inflation

CEE MARKETS-Forint lowest since March, zloty weak before Polish rate decision WARSAW, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint fell to its weakest against the euro in 6-1/2 months on Wednesday, while the Czech crown hit a new eight-week low and the zloty eased before a Polish rate decision. Falling interest rates in Hungary and the Czech Republic have put pressure on those countries' currencies, while the zloty has been supported as the Polish central bank paused rate cuts for the past year.

EMERGING MARKETS-Currencies sag on Middle East caution, Hong Kong stocks lead charge Middle East uncertainty after Iran attack makes for tricky trading S&P downgrades Israel's long-term ratings to 'A' Polish interest rate decision due FX down 0.1%, stocks up 1.3% By Ankika Biswas Oct 2 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies were largely muted on Wednesday as caution over escalating Middle East violence kept investors on edge, while a rally in Hong Kong shares pushed an emerging markets stocks in

CEE MARKETS-Crown hits 8-week low with FX stuck at weaker levels PRAGUE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Czech crown hit an eight-week low against the euro on Tuesday as rising risk aversion and data showing continued decline in the region's manufacturing sector kept central Europe's currencies on the back foot. The crown slipped as low as 25.280 to the euro in morning trade before steadying to 25.269 EURCZK= by 0926 GMT, 0.2% weaker on the day.

CEE MARKETS-FX ease further, crown touches six-week low By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Czech crown hit a six-week low and Hungary's forint fell for a fourth consecutive session on Monday as central European currencies stayed on a downward slope, with markets looking for new clues on the pace of monetary easing in the region. The Polish and Romanian central banks were due to meet this week, following rate cuts in the Czech Republic and Hungary last week.

CEE MARKETS-Forint ending the week softer as FX see pressure By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Central European currencies eased on Friday, with the Hungarian forint on course for its biggest weekly drop since July after the central bank cut its base rate this week. The forint EURHUF= , central Europe's worst performer in 2024, eased 0.2% to trade at 397.00 per euro.

CEE MARKETS-Forint and crown drift lower after rate cuts, dollar also weighs WARSAW, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The forint eased to a two-week low on Thursday following the latest Hungarian interest rate cut, while the crown also drifted weaker following further Czech policy easing. Hungarian rate-setters resumed monetary policy easing after a one-month pause on Tuesday.

CEE MARKETS-Crown weakens before expected Czech rate cut, following forint WARSAW, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The crown edged lower on Wednesday before an expected Czech interest rate cut while the forint touched a 1-1/2 week low after Hungarian rate setters resumed their policy easing after a short pause. The Czech and Hungarian central banks have been the most consistent in central Europe in loosening policy since last year, with the latter reducing what had been the highest rates in Europe through a

CEE MARKETS-Forint holds steady after rate cut cycle resumes, crown tests one-month low Updates with Hungary cenbank decision, trader comment By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 24 (Reuters) - H ungary's forint held stable on Tuesday after the central bank resumed its rate cut cycle following a pause last month, as expected, while the Czech crown eased before another expected Czech rate reduction.

CEE MARKETS-Forint holds tight before renewed rate cuts, crown tests one-month low By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The forint pulled back slightly on Tuesday to retreat further from a more than one-week high hit last week, with Hungary's central bank debating renewed interest rate cuts, while the crown also eased before another expected Czech rate reduction.

CEE MARKETS-Forint retreats from two-week high as FX give back gains PRAGUE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Hungary's forint retreated from a two-week high on Monday and the Czech crown also pulled back ahead of central bank meetings this week likely to deliver continued interest rate cuts. Central Europe's currencies largely ignored a weaker dollar, which usually gives a boost to FX markets in the region.

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, FX struggle after recent run; Sri Lanka's dollar bonds tumble Mexico, Hungary, Czech, Sri Lanka rate verdicts due this week China stocks up for 4th day amid stimulus hopes China 30-year treasury yield hits record low South African rand hits 20-month high EM stocks hit 10-week high, up 0.2%; FX slips 0.2% By Ankika Biswas Sept 23 (Reuters) - Emerging market assets were largely muted on Monday after recent gains, with a slew of EM policy decisions and a U.S.

CEE MARKETS-Crown, forint steady ahead of interest rate decisions PRAGUE, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies steadied against the euro on Friday, with the Hungarian forint and Czech crown holding near recent levels ahead of central bank policy meetings next week that may deliver further interest rate cuts. After mostly shrugging off the U.S.

CEE MARKETS-FX shrugs off larger than usual Fed rate cut By Alan Charlish WARSAW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were little changed on Thursday, remaining in their recent ranges after the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to start its easing cycle with a larger than usual interest rate cut. The Fed lowered its window for the benchmark policy rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%-5%, as expected by many traders.

CORRECTED-CEE MARKETS-FX hold firm with eyes on Fed Corrects forint trading range in paragraph 8 PRAGUE, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies held firm on Wednesday, as along with other global markets, they weighed the odds of a super-sized U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut later in the day. A weaker dollar against the euro, central Europe's reference currency, gave support to the region's currencies, as markets waited to see if the Fed would kick off its easing cycle with a cut

CEE MARKETS-Currencies little changed with Fed rate decision in focus BUDAPEST, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The forint retreated slightly on Tuesday and other central European currencies were also little changed, with a weaker dollar lending some support ahead of the U.S. interest rate decision. The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday could provide cues for the central banks in the region, as central European rate setters assess how much more room they have to ease policy as inflation subsides