GBP: Budget anxiety

Given we are just two years removed from Liz Truss, we need only invoke those memories to underscore how impactful economic plans can be on the pound. Rachel Reeves will be hoping for a less eventful day on Wednesday but judging by the scale of the challenge facing...


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EUR: Fearing Trump tariffs

European mandarins spent much of last week discussing a potential Trump victory. Various outlets believe he could have a huge effect on the eurozone, particularly if his policies result in a trade war. Goldman Sachs predicted EUR/USD could fall by 10% in this...


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USD: Election chatter masks huge data week

The US dollar must navigate a huge week for economic data before it faces the disruptor of next week’s election. The Federal Reserve’s favoured measure of inflation and quarterly GDP reads are just the headlines of what is a packed schedule. EUR/USD: the past year 1...


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USD: Broadly negative day for dollar

The US dollar could only really make headway against the two big losers of yesterday, CAD and AUD, as the week’s gains were pegged back a little against the euro. However, it has still been a stellar month, with USD/EUR and USD/GBP both gaining 3.5%. We’ll be hearing...


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EUR: Euro gains following PMI uptick

A strong day for the single currency saw it gain 0.66% against an Australian dollar hit by promises of earlier rate cuts, and smaller gains on the US dollar and all other currencies. Better PMI data was the probable cause. Shortly we’ll hear Germany’s Ifo Business...


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