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On October 27, overnight Shibor was at 1.4420%, up 12.20 basis points; 7-day Shibor was at 1.5420%, up 12.80 basis points; 14-day Shibor was at 1.5980%, up 3.50 basis points; January Shibor was at 1.5570%, unchanged from the previous trading day; March Shibor was at 1.5950%, up 0.10 basis points.The Communications Authority (CA) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (October 27) launched the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) (UAV) (UAV) Licence to support the development of the low-altitude economy. A CA spokesperson stated that under the UAV (Dedicated) Licence, licensees can be assigned dedicated spectrum in the 1430–1444 MHz band (1.4 GHz band) for the installation, maintenance, and operation of radiocommunication equipment used to operate UAVs. This provides an additional communication solution for drone activities, in addition to the current wireless local area network (WLAN) and fourth-generation or fifth-generation mobile communication networks for data transmission and operation. This further supports the safe and efficient operation of drones and fully supports the development of the low-altitude economy ecosystem through communication networks. Applications for the UAV (Dedicated) Licence are now open to participating institutions in the low-altitude economy "Regulatory Sandbox" pilot project.On October 27, Lyon published a report stating that the retail turnover of Li Ning (02331.HK)s sales points across the entire platform in the third quarter recorded a mid-single-digit decline year-on-year, with a slowdown in quarterly growth, failing to meet internal targets. By channel, online sales grew by a high single digit year-on-year, outperforming the offline channel, which recorded a high-single-digit decline. Inventory days climbed to 5 to 6 months, and discounts expanded by a low single digit compared to the same period last year. Since October, retail sales and discount pressures have continued to intensify. The bank said that although it maintains Li Nings 2025 fiscal year performance guidance, it believes that Li Ning will face challenges in recovering retail sales and maintaining a stable gross profit margin in the fourth quarter of 2025. Maintain a "hold" rating with a target price of HK$16.Samsung Heavy Industries shares rose 16% to 28,750 won.On October 27th, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) held its first meeting since loose monetary policy advocate Sanae Takaichi became prime minister on Thursday, with the bank widely expected to hold interest rates steady. Of the 50 Bank of Japan (BOJ) observers surveyed, only 10% expected the central bank to raise borrowing costs from 0.5% after the two-day meeting. Last month, over a third expected action at this weeks meeting. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and his committee are searching for the right moment to raise borrowing costs to their highest level since 1995, and Takaichis presence exacerbates their decision-making difficulties. "The BOJ will hold its ground," said Shinichiro Kobayashi, chief economist at Mitsubishi UFJ. "They wont say it explicitly, but because of Takaichi, theyre having to wait and see." What is clear is that market expectations for a rate hike this week are very low, meaning a surprise hike could shock financial markets. Kobayashi noted, "If the BOJ raises rates this time, theres a risk of market volatility."

The EUR/GBP is fluctuating close to 0.8750 as focus shifts to UK inflation and BoE policy

Alina Haynes

Mar 20, 2023 13:22

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The EUR/GBP pair is exhibiting a lackluster performance around 0.8750 during the Asian session. As investors prepare for the release of the Bank of England's (BOE) interest rate decision and the United Kingdom's Consumer Price Index (CPI) this week, the cross has moved sideways.

 

Despite the fact that the headline asserts that UBS has revitalized Credit Suisse, the cross appears to be weak. Credit Suisse shareholders will receive one share of UBS for every 22.48 Credit Suisse shares they own, valuing the bank at $3.15 billion (£2.6 billion), according to BBC News. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) stated that the agreement was the most effective means of restoring market confidence and mitigating economic risks. Additionally, the BoE endorsed the "comprehensive set of actions."

 

The consensus opinion on the street is that Governor Andrew Bailey of the Bank of England (BoE) will provide a pessimistic outlook for the interest rate decision amidst concerns of banking turmoil, which will be his top priority.

 

Rabobank analysts also anticipate a 25 basis point (bps) rate hike and caution that the market has not fully factored in this scenario. Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, would raise rates by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent.

 

Prior to that, the UK inflation data released on Wednesday will be attentively monitored. The annual headline CPI is expected to decline from 10.1% to 9.8%, according to projections. At 5.8%, the core CPI, which excludes the cost of fuels and food, would not change. It should be aware that persistent inflation in the United Kingdom is due to rising food prices and a labor shortage.

 

After the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) last week, Gediminas imkus, a member of the ECB Governing Council, stated on Friday that "the terminal rate has not yet been reached" For further deflation, extremely persistent inflation in the Eurozone requires higher interest rates.


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