USD: Watching like hawks

This week’s heavy dose of US data will give plenty of ammunition for those wanting to pile pressure on the Fed. Each tranche of data will see markets pouring over it like hawks, or potentially like doves… EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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EUR: No news is good news

We haven’t written much about the euro in recent weeks and that’s probably a good thing. The euro is riding a decent wave of stability, although currency veterans will know how quickly that can change. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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GBP: And breathe

Sterling managed to navigate a pretty perilous Thursday and Friday without much deterioration. There was a minor fall around the Bank of England decision, but nothing major by any stretch. A week without much macro detail may just do it some good. GBP/USD: the past...


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UK exits recession as focus shifts to the US

Last week was all about the UK, as the Bank of England hinted at interest rate cuts and GDP expanded by much more than expected in the first quarter. Now it’s the US’s turn to hog the limelight in what could be a crucial week for the Federal Reserve. Currency markets...


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USD: Dollar drops

It was all downhill for the US dollar yesterday, slipping by between a quarter and a third of a percent against major rivals. There will be a preliminary result for Michigan Consumer Sentiment this afternoon, and on Monday there are consumer inflation expectations to...


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