Posts Tagged ‘Market news’
Markets Brace for Policy Shifts and Key Data: GBP, USD, and EUR in Focus
Overview In the upcoming week, the market is poised to react to significant economic data releases and the initial policy actions of President Donald Trump’s second term. The focus will be on the British Pound (GBP), the US Dollar (USD), and the Euro (EUR), as traders assess the implications of new economic policies and key…
Read MoreSterling Holds Firm, Dollar Faces Volatility, and Euro Eyes Economic Challenges
Currency Pairs (Mid-Market Rates) Interest Rates Inflation UK Tuesday – Claimant Count Change:The Pound held steady after UK wage growth data surprised to the upside. Average Earnings (Excluding Bonus) rose by 5.6%, beating expectations and highlighting robust wage growth. However, weak labour growth (+35K workers) and a higher unemployment rate (4.4% vs. 4.3% prior) reveal…
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 MoreKey Data Week: Pound Gains, Euro Struggles, and the Fed Takes Centre Stage
GBP The Pound strengthened against both the Euro and the Dollar this morning following robust UK wage data. The latest ONS report showed that regular pay (excluding bonuses) rose to 5.2% in October, surpassing expectations of 5% and up from 4.9% previously. This gave the Pound a lift, with GBP/EUR breaking through 1.21 and GBP/USD…
Read MoreGBP Braces for BoE Rate Decision; EUR and USD Eyes Turn to ECB and U.S. Election Outcomes
GBP The spotlight in the UK FX market is on Thursday afternoon, when the Bank of England (BoE) will announce its latest interest rate decision. Currently, inflation has eased to 1.7%, below the BoE’s target of 2%. Markets are widely anticipating a 0.25% rate cut, which would bring the base rate to 4.75% Despite the…
Read MoreGBP Awaits Key Budget Update, EUR Pressured by Rate Cut Bets, USD Eyes Economic Data and Election Dynamics
GBP The UK budget announcement on Wednesday is expected to weigh on the Pound as markets anticipate potential increases in government spending and public debt. With economic challenges intensifying, any indication of aggressive fiscal policies or higher borrowing could erode investor confidence and apply further pressure on Sterling. If the budget fails to address concerns…
Read MoreSterling Holds Firm, Euro Weakens, Dollar Gains as US Election and Central Banks Take Focus
GBP Sterling has been one of the best-performing major currencies in 2024, thanks to the Bank of England’s cautious stance on cutting interest rates and better-than-expected economic data earlier in the year. If the upcoming budget is well received, and the BoE continues to take a measured approach to rate reductions, the Pound could maintain…
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 MorePound Gains as BoE Eyes Cautious Easing; Euro Stagnates Amid Weak Data; Dollar Under Pressure Ahead of Key Fed Decision
GBP The Pound showed strength against its major peers during this morning’s session, driven by expectations that the Bank of England will slow its policy-easing cycle compared to other central banks. Despite a noticeable slowdown in UK services inflation (a key indicator closely watched by BoE policymakers) the reduction hasn’t been sufficient to trigger aggressive…
Read MorePound Wavers, Euro Strengthens & USD Awaits Fed Clarity
GBP The Pound Sterling experienced a dip against both the Euro and the US Dollar following the Bank of England’s recent rate cut. Despite this initial drop, the Pound demonstrated resilience amid relatively hawkish rhetoric and global market dynamics. The GBP|USD exchange rate hit a 4-week low before staging a recovery. The BoE’s Monetary Policy…
Read More