EUR: A month for the ages

June was a hugely successful time for the euro, which surged by almost five cents against its key rivals the pound and the US dollar. July immediately begins with the risk of trade, but the euro can take heart from its strong performance in the face of adversity....


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GBP: The only way is growth

Last week’s sharp increase in gilt yields (plus the additional spending that came with the revised welfare bill) has stretched the government’s budget to breaking point. In lieu of tax cuts, the only real solution for the government is to bolster the Treasury by...


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USD: Fourth brings fireworks

America’s Independence Day meant markets were closed to end the week across the Atlantic. But Republicans were able to finally celebrate the passing of the massive One Big, Beautiful Bill act. History and the US dollar may be a little less generous in their...


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USD: Markets take Independence Day off

It was a quiet day for the dollar yesterday as Trump celebrated passing the tax and spending bill that was the cause of his falling out with Elon Musk. There’s no data today due to Independence Day, but the main event of next week will be the minutes of the last...


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