USD: Retail sales in the spotlight

Ahead of a few high-level economic releases this week, US dollar investors will look to US retail sales for impetus this afternoon. Having lost 0.4% and 0.25% against the pound and euro, respectively, on Tuesday, traders will be seeking short-term opportunities to...


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EUR: Little high-level data leaves euro exposed

The euro remains dependent on foreign data releases this week following the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision last week. This morning’s ZEW data for Germany could provide a boost, however, foreign interest rate decisions remain the most influential...


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Currency markets await interest rate decisions

There has been little movement of substance for sterling against the euro for three weeks now and it remains around 1% up on last month and 2% up on last year. The pound is well over 6% stronger compared to last year against the US dollar, with the imminent drop in US...


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USD: Quarter or half?

US dollar markets will be fretting over the scale of the Federal Reserve’s action ahead of Wednesday’s announcement. A half-point cut would be a minor shock at this point, but few will be willing to risk betting against that. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1...


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