When is the US flash S&P Global PMI and how could it affect EUR/USD?
The preliminary United States (US) S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for October is due for release today at 13:45 GMT. The report is expected to show that the overall business activity in the private sector grew at a moderate pace.
USD/JPY consolidates near 153.00 with US Inflation, PMIs on focus
The US Dollar holds previous gains, with price action steady, a few pips below the 153.00 line. Investors are biding their time ahead of the releases of September’s US Consumer Prices Index (CPI) data and October’s preliminary S&P Global Purchasing Managers Indexes (PMIs), due later on Friday.
AUD/USD declines amid US-China trade optimism, US CPI eyed
AUD/USD retreats on Friday, trading around 0.6500 at the time of writing, down 0.25% for the day, despite a generally more constructive tone on the trade front between China and the United States (US).
Focus returns on economic data after blackout period

Even though the US government shutdown is still underway, marking 22 consecutive days without the passage of legislative funding for financing the federal government, market participants rejoice as they will apprehend the first crucial piece of economic data and draw their best conclusions, as to how the Federal Reserve will proceed in its upcoming policy […]
EUR/JPY consolidates above 177.50 amid strong EMU data, Yen weakness
The Euro rallied for the fourth consecutive day against a weaker Japanese Yen on Friday.
UK Preliminary Services PMI improves to 51.1 in October vs. 51 expected
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.6 in October from 46.2 in September. The data beat the expected 46.6 figure in the reported period.
United Kingdom S&P Global Services PMI came in at 51.1, above forecasts (51) in October
United Kingdom S&P Global Services PMI came in at 51.1, above forecasts (51) in October
United Kingdom S&P Global Composite PMI above forecasts (50.6) in October: Actual (51.1)
United Kingdom S&P Global Composite PMI above forecasts (50.6) in October: Actual (51.1)
United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.6, above forecasts (46.6) in October
United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.6, above forecasts (46.6) in October
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI above expectations (51.1) in October: Actual (52.6)
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI above expectations (51.1) in October: Actual (52.6)
Dow Jones futures gain on confirmation of the Trump-Xi meeting, US CPI awaited
Dow Jones futures rise 0.16% to trade near 47,000 during European hours, ahead of the opening of the regular United States (US) session on Friday. The S&P 500 futures rise 0.26% to trade near 6,800, while Nasdaq 100 futures surge 0.41% to move above 25,350 at the time of writing.
Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.6, above forecasts (49.5) in October
Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.6, above forecasts (49.5) in October
Germany HCOB Services PMI came in at 54.5, above expectations (51) in October
Germany HCOB Services PMI came in at 54.5, above expectations (51) in October
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $61.33 per barrel, down from Thursday’s close at $61.60.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $65.04 after its previous daily close at $65.29.
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) declined to 0.6% in September from previous 0.8%
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) declined to 0.6% in September from previous 0.8%
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY) came in at 2.3%, above expectations (0.7%) in September
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY) came in at 2.3%, above expectations (0.7%) in September
USD/INR recovers early losses ahead of US CPI, US-China trade talks
The Indian Rupee (INR) gives back early gains and turns negative against the US Dollar (USD) during late trading hours in India on Friday.
BREAKING: UK Retail Sales rise 0.5% MoM in September vs. -0.2% expected

The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales climbed 0.5% month-over-month (MoM) in September after advancing 0.6% in August (revised from 0.5%), according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday.
WTI (Oil) rebounds from 5-month lows after renewed US sanctions
Technical Analysis of Oil WTI Chart – Crude futures up 9% since the start of the week, seek to break the monthslong dry spell Crude futures swiftly reverse course earlier this week, bottoming out near the $56 per barrel area, gained momentum and are currently attempting to break above the $61.50 (R1) resistance ceiling and […]
The West’s united pressure-measures against Russian energy giants

Crude oil futures are on track to sustain the headway made in the prior two sessions and rebound further from 4- month lows, as the United States ramped up efforts to restrict flows of cheap Russian oil in energy markets. Washington’s renewed sanctions package now includes Lukoil and Rosneft, two of Russia’s largest energy players […]