USD: Dollar bounces back

The dollar recovered sharply from its losses on Wednesday, strengthening by two-thirds of a per cent against the euro and taking it to 1.4% up on the week. This afternoon there will be a reading of Consumer Sentiment from the University of Michigan. USD/EUR past year...


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EUR: Euro sinks as political fears rise

The euro was the biggest loser of the week, declining against most major currencies on the back of the ECB leading the way in cutting interest rates last week and the French president calling an election. After a quiet week for eurozone data, next week also starts...


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GBP: Another big week beckons for sterling

While recent gains against the US dollar were reversed, GBP/EUR has strengthened again. Will that last into next week? Inflation data will be out on Wednesday and the Bank of England will make its interest rate decision on Thursday. GBP/EUR past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr...


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Pound stretches gains against euro

Sterling has continued to strengthen against the euro, having gained well over 1% over the week to yet another strongest position since August 2022. Against the US dollar, all of Thursday’s gains have now gone, but GBP/USD remains 2% up on this time last year. The...


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USD: Not out of the woods

Currency markets reacted fast to May’s inflation data. It’s a story we’ve seen many times over the last few years and one invariably followed by a swift correction. With the figures coming thick and fast, it’s unlikely that recent volatility is behind us. EUR/USD: the...


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