USD: Win, win?

The US dollar has defied the traditional election volatility to stay remarkably stable this past month. Some analysts have suggested this is because a win by either candidate would be received well, with only a lengthy and tumultuous legal battle likely to affect the...


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EUR: Germany fights back

With the eurozone’s growth numbers propped up by unlikely figures like Spain and Greece, a return to form by the bloc’s biggest economy would be a huge boon. Germany has started to show signs of recovery and further improvement in consumer confidence would suggest...


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GBP: Labour’s big moment

Today has been circled in many diaries for weeks. Sterling will be highly sensitive to perceptions of the autumn statement, which could include major pivots in areas like debt and taxation. The first budget in a decade and a half is a chance for Labour to press reset...


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Sterling and Labour face make or break budget

Sterling and Labour face make or break budget

The pound is anxiously awaiting the first autumn budget from the Labour party in 15 years. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce new measures in the House of Commons this afternoon that are thought to include tax rises for employers and allow for greater government...


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USD: Dollar steadies ahead of JOLTs

The dollar index steadied on Tuesday after seesawing in Monday’s session as investors remained cautious ahead of key jobs data that could reveal the path of the Federal Reserve’s policy. Later this week, key releases include the advance estimate for GDP...


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