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USD: Markets wait for Non-Farm Payrolls reading

Another positive day for the dollar, strengthening almost across the board and rounding off a month in which USD has gained 2% to 4% against major rivals. It’s hard to gauge how the US economy will react to sanctions long term, but we’ll get a handle on the jobs...


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EUR: Euro perks up to end month

The single currency heads off for the “Grandes Vacances” with something of a swing in its step, haven’t strengthened against most currencies yesterday, although losses over July have been significant. The week could have a sting in its tail too, with...


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GBP: Sterling on the backfoot

The pound had a generally negative day to end the month yesterday, with 0.4% drops against the US dollar and euro, and twice that amount against the Indian rupee. A long period of intense and high-level data has now ended, and all that’s immediately ahead of us is the...


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USD: Look beyond growth

A GDP increase of 3% is always going to grab the headlines, but the US dollar is going to need more than some heavily caveated figures to inspire lasting confidence. Of more importance is last night’s Fed decision, as well as crucial inflation and jobs data that...


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