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USD: Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting this week

The dollar is strong this morning against both the pound and the euro, as it continues to be supported by the expectation that Federal Reserve policy makers will not introduce an ‘insurance’ rate cut this week. They will instead consider upcoming events, such as the...


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EUR: Euro mixed ahead of ECB Forum

The euro is looking strong against the pound and weaker against the dollar, as it benefits from sterling’s drop and suffers due to anticipation of the ECB Forum on Central Banking, which is due to take place today. Officials are expected to consider whether the...


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Pound low ahead of potentially volatile week

The pound has lots of factors to contend with this week, the main one being the Conservative leadership race. A television debate tomorrow and further votes throughout the week are potential drivers of volatility. These votes will culminate in a ballot for party...


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Johnson moves closer to power

It seems increasingly likely that Boris Johnson will become Britain’s Prime Minister within a few weeks. Whatever your opinion on that, anyone with a major transaction coming up abroad – whether for a property, a business deal, school fees or anything else –...


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