Euro steady ahead of ECB policy decision; Fed signals rate hike caution
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European Central Bank, Federal Reserve
Global
October 29, 2026
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The euro remains steady around US$1.1148 ahead of the ECB policy meeting. Investors have built record short positions on the euro amid concerns over French debt and political instability. The US Federal Reserve has tempered expectations for 2027 rate hikes following an upgraded economic assessment.
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