Sterling and the euro traded softer against the dollar on Wednesday ahead of a heavy decision day. On TradingView's major-pairs board GBP/USD was near 1.3277, down about 0.21%, and EUR/USD near 1.1123, down about 0.04%. USD/JPY was near 157.91, little changed, and USD/CHF near 0.8304, up about 0.23%.
The day's events
- UK autumn budget is due at 1230 GMT. InvestingLive's preview said the budget puts Chancellor Healey to the test as gilt markets look for fiscal reassurance.
- Bank of Canada decision is on today's list of main events.
- FOMC decision: the Fed is widely expected to hold at 3.75-4.00%, according to the same source.
USD/CAD was near 1.4053, up about 0.06%, ahead of the Canadian decision. Germany's GfK consumer sentiment stayed weak heading into November, with inflation worries cited.
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