The British Pound (GBP) reflects topsy-turvy moves against its peers, but remains broadly flat, after the release of the hotter-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September. Against the Japanese Yen (JPY), the British currency is almost flat at around 211.45.
USD/CAD moves little after four days of losses, trading around 1.4060 during Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency pair maintains its stance as the US Dollar (USD) stays firm amid rising oil prices that have heightened inflation concerns and driven safe-haven demand.
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur explains that the PBoC will shift its operational policy rate from the 7‑day to the overnight reverse repo, aligning with actual money‑market usage and previously signaled testing at 1.25%. Bond yields and markets had already priced this lower rate, and Commerzbank still expects a gradual appreciation of the CNY, driven more by PBoC guidance than rate differentials.