ING strategist Frantisek Taborsky assesses EUR/CZK after the Czech National Bank’s dovish-leaning 4–3 split decision. He notes that rate differentials would point to a weaker koruna, but sees the recent rally in CZK rates as excessive. With expected correction in rates and seasonal support, ING keeps a relatively tight EUR/CZK range, only slightly adjusted from pre-meeting levels.
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7168 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7156.
EUR/USD slips into negative territory on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) rebounds from its post-election sell-off. Lower-than-expected US Initial Jobless Claims and hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials help the Greenback regain ground.