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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EUR: Small moves for single currency

It was a broadly positive day for the single currency yesterday, strengthening against the yen and US dollar and ending slightly up on sterling. Several European Central Bank rate setters will be talking today. Next week starts fairly quietly, although there will be...


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GBP: Pound can’t shake off mid-week drop

Sterling reaches the end of the week where it started against USD but 0.5% down against EUR. The high-level data continues next week, with unemployment and earnings on Tuesday. Watch out, too, for comments from Bank of England rate setters. The Bank’s chief economist...


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USD: Under the radar

A rare quiet week for US data has allowed the US dollar to fly slightly under the radar. That is rarely possible, but a slight drop in risk appetite has attracted attention to the dollar all the while. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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