UK Construction Sector Contracts
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October 2, 2012 08:02 ET
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Spain could request bailout; RBA cuts by 25 bps; UK construction PMI
rose but sector contracts; Eurozone PPI higher. The greenback is mixed
in the ongoing session. It is stronger against AUD, unchanged against
JPY and CAD and weaker against the rest of the majors. European equities
are gaining about 0.5% and the relative strength winners are NZD with
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Spain
is ready to officially request a bailout as early as next weekend
Reuters reports. Nevertheless, Europa Press suggests that Spanish PM
Mariano Rajoy said that he would not seek rescue this weekend. Reuters
also reported that the EU advisory group recommends legal separation of
banks' proprietary trading and derivatives positions from deposit
taking. Spanish 10 year yield is lower today, trading around 5.74%
The
Aussie declined across the board after the RBA decided to cut rates by
25 bps to 3.25%. The board noted weaker growth outlook for the next
year with inflation consistent with the target. Softer labor market,
lower commodity prices and higher exchange rate were also noted. AUDUSD
fell from 1.0373 to 1.0290 and continues to trade near session lows.
UK
construction sector contracted for the second time in a row as
September PMI printed 49.5 from previous 49.0. Output and new business
levels declined, cost pressures intensified as inflation hit six months
high but employment rose slightly. UK Nationwide HPI fell 0.4% in
September after 1.1% gain seen in August. GBPUSD trades little changed
around 1.6150 and EURGBP around 0.8000.
Eurozone PPI rose sharply
in August to 0.9% from 0.3% m/m and to 2.7% from 1.6% y/y. Spanish
unemployment rose by 79.6K EURUSD trades firmly above the 1.2900 mark.
There are no reports due during the NY session today.
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