Posts Tagged ‘CPI’
Jackson Hole Countdown: Will Inflation Tip the Scales?
Summary A data heavy week lies ahead, culminating in the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. Markets are poised for significant FX moves around UK CPI and activity data, FOMC minutes and Chair Powell’s address, and President Lagarde’s remarks alongside Euro Area PMIs. The near term direction for USD, GBP, and EUR will hinge on whether…
Read MoreRate Decisions Loom: Markets Brace for BoE Cut and Fed Signals
GBP Sterling eased off recent highs against the US dollar last week. GBP/USD touched a peak around 1.3445 but slipped towards the 1.3250 level by Friday, as a stronger US dollar and softer UK economic data weighed on sentiment. UK services PMI for April came in just below the 50 mark, indicating flat to contracting…
Read MoreGBP Awaits GDP Data, Lagarde & Powell in Focus
Currency Pairs – Mid-Market Rates Currency Pair Rate GBP – USD 1.2405 GBP – EUR 1.2030 EUR – USD 1.0310 Interest Rates & Inflation Country Interest Rate Inflation Eurozone 2.9% 2.5% UK 4.5% 2.5% US 4.5% 2.9% GBP EUR USD We specialise in helping businesses and individuals manage foreign exchange risks through expert insights, personalised…
Read MoreKey Market Movers This Week: UK Inflation Data, US CPI, and China’s GDP in Focus
Market Report Week Commencing 13th January 2025 Currency Pair Mid-Market Rates GBP – USD 1.2164 GBP – EUR 1.1892 GBP – AED 4.4680 GBP – CNY 8.9201 EUR – USD 1.0228 Accurate at the time of writing Country Interest Rate Inflation UK 4.75% 2.6% US 4.5% 2.7% Eurozone 3.15% 2.4% UAE 4.4% 3.01% China 3.1%…
Read MoreGBP Struggles Amid Middle East Tensions, Focus Shifts to ECB and Fed Rate Moves
GBP The Pound Sterling started the week on the back foot, weakening against its major peers as market sentiment took a hit. At the time of writing, GBP|USD and GBP|EUR are trading at 1.3098 and 1.1913, respectively. Growing tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, have sparked concerns. Over the weekend, Israel…
Read MoreSterling Weighted by Uncertainty, Euro Braces Amidst Policy Divergence & Dollar Holds Steady
GBP The Pound experienced a decline from its recent monthly high against the Dollar, dropping to approximately 1.2610 (current as of time of writing), just ahead of Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s scheduled speech this evening. GBP|EUR has traded fairly flat since dropping from its monthly high of 1.1740 last week, currently trading at…
Read MorePound Struggles for Support, Euro Faces Economic Uncertainty, and Dollar Gains Momentum
GBP Sterling is looking for support after a significant drop against the Dollar on Tuesday. The GBP|USD pair faced downward pressure as investors rethought the positive outlook supporting the rise in risk-related assets. Additionally, concerns about a worsening recession and a delicate manufacturing sector within the United Kingdom have made the Pound less attractive. At…
Read MoreSterling’s Steady Surge, Euro’s Resilience, and Dollar’s Dynamics
GBP Last week witnessed a rally in GBP|EUR up to 1.1660, spurred by the release of PMI figures surpassing expectations. However, the pair faced resistance at the key 1.17 level, which it couldn’t breach. The disappointment in Eurozone PMI numbers further added to Sterling’s strength. Although it fell short of reaching 1.17, the upcoming release…
Read MoreDoom & Gloom Sentiment for the UK & Eurozone
GBP As expected, there was a lot of volatility in the market last week. Elevated interest rate hike expectations provided Sterling with strength at the beginning of the week, with GBP|EUR peaking at 1.1770 and GBP|USD at 1.2800. However, the run for Sterling was short lived as more doom and gloom of a UK recession…
Read MoreTurbulent Week for the Pound Ahead
GBP Anticipation of more interest rate rises from the BoE surfaced last week, helping breathe some strength back into the Pound, which was much needed after a week of gloomy data releases around the UK economy. RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) reported that the outlook for the UK housing market is reaching levels not…
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