The British pound strengthened slightly on Thursday after the Bank of England decided to keep interest rates unchanged, signaling a cautious but potentially shifting stance on monetary policy. The decision revealed growing division among policymakers, with several members favoring a rate cut — a sign that the central bank may …
Read More »UK construction slumps to five-year low as pre-Budget uncertainty bites
Britain’s construction industry shrank at the fastest pace in more than five years in October, with civil engineering suffering its steepest drop since the pandemic as weak demand and uncertainty ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget weighed on activity. The S&P Global UK Construction PMI fell to 44.1 from …
Read More »Sterling on Edge: BoE Rate Decision Looms Amid Fiscal Tensions and Global Market Jitters
As the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision at noon on Thursday, November 6th, the UK economy finds itself at a crossroads. While most analysts expect the base rate to remain at 4%, a swirl of economic signals, fiscal uncertainty, and …
Read More »Fed’s Miran Sees Strong ADP Data as Green Light for December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the latest ADP employment report was “a welcome surprise,” highlighting that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainty and the lingering threat of a government shutdown.Miran noted that current interest rates may now be higher than needed, suggesting that a rate …
Read More »CHF/USD Update: Dollar Holds Firm as U.S. Data Clashes with Government Shutdown Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar remained steady against the Swiss franc on Wednesday, trading near 0.8100 after retreating slightly from a three-month high. Despite strong economic data out of the United States, optimism in the market remains subdued as the ongoing government shutdown continues to cloud sentiment and weigh on the currency’s …
Read More »Dollar Surge Keeps Euro on the Back Foot Ahead of Key Economic Signals
The euro extended its losing streak against the US dollar for a fifth straight session, weighed down by renewed strength in the greenback and lingering uncertainty across the eurozone. As global markets brace for a wave of economic data, the common currency remains under pressure, struggling to find momentum amid …
Read More »Judicial Verdict on Tariffs May Trigger Asset Repricing Worldwide
A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in the United States Supreme Court over whether the president has the authority to impose sweeping tariffs without congressional approval. The outcome of this case could redefine the balance of power in U.S. economic policy—and send shockwaves through global financial markets.At the heart of …
Read More »Yen Surges on Policy Shift Signals as Euro Holds Ground in Central Bank Standoff
The Japanese yen made a strong comeback this week, gaining momentum amid rising speculation that Japan’s central bank may soon pivot away from its long-standing ultra-loose monetary stance. Hints of a potential interest rate hike—possibly as early as December or January—sparked a sharp reaction in currency markets, pulling the euro-yen …
Read More »Pound Under Pressure: Fiscal Fears, Political Optics, and BoE Dilemma Drive Sterling to Seven-Month Low
The British pound extended its losses on Tuesday, falling to its weakest level since April as a stronger US dollar and deepening concerns over the UK’s fiscal outlook rattled investors ahead of a key Bank of England (BoE) decision. With the currency slipping nearly 0.7% in a single day, markets …
Read More »Dollar demand hits highest since mid-2024 as asset managers buy EM-linked greenback; euro supply builds
The U.S. dollar drew its strongest investor demand since June 2024 over the past month, Bank of America said, as large asset managers ramped up purchases—particularly against emerging-market currencies—and helped tip the flow picture decisively in the greenback’s favor. BofA’s client flow data show asset managers posted their largest dollar …
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