USD: Dollar weaker as Fed meeting approaches

The dollar fell slightly yesterday, as the markets are anticipating the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting next week. During the meeting next week, it’s thought that the Fed will announce the start of bond buying tapering, which will eventually lead to an...


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EUR: ECB meeting today

The euro strengthened slightly against the pound and the dollar yesterday, mainly due to weakness from sterling and the greenback. Today, the European Central Bank will hold its latest monetary policy meeting. No major changes are expected however the markets will be...


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Focus turns to ECB meeting today

The pound weakened against the euro and the dollar yesterday following the autumn Budget but has gained back some strength this morning ahead of the European Central Bank meeting. Whilst no major changes are expected, a reiteration of the ECB’s ‘dovish’ or cautious...


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USD: Dollar softer ahead of data

The dollar is weaker against the pound but stronger against the euro this morning ahead of economic data releases today. Figures for durable goods orders will be released today, expected to fall to -1.1% in September. This follows a surge in August, which was driven...


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