USD: High expectations for GDP

The US dollar shed some value against rival currencies as investors continued to bet that the Fed is nearing the end of its tightening cycle. Wednesday’s data on quarterly GDP growth will be a major barometer for the impact of interest rates on economic activity....


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GBP: Housing update in view

The pound rose to near three-month highs against the US dollar while also advancing around a cent on the euro last week. There isn’t that much in the way of UK data for us to dive into this week, but Wednesday will provide an insight into housing. The market is mixed...


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EUR: Inflation, inflation, inflation

The euro had a mixed week, losing value against the pound but ending Friday up around half a percent on the US dollar. There are four individual inflation releases scheduled for this week, with figures due out from Italy, France, and Germany, as well as the wider...


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Sterling climbs to ten-week high against US dollar

The pound enjoyed a strong week last time out, ending Friday around two cents up against the US dollar and nearly 1% up against the euro. Sterling is now trading at its highest level since early September, so if you’re looking to take advantage of the shift please do...


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USD: Spotlight on PMI results

With the USA closed for Thanksgiving, the dollar remained broadly stable. Later today there will be a reading for Services and Manufacturing PMI, which is expected to remain at 50 or thereabouts for both. Early next week will feature some housing data. For more on...


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