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The US dollar is firmer and was able to record gains against major currencies on Thursday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled US interest rates will likely peak at a higher level than markets expected, while sterling fell after the Bank of England raised rates but warned of a “very …

Economists at Wells Fargo now forecast slightly less tightening from the Bank of England than previously. Subsequently, the GBPUSD pair is set to plunge toward 1.06 by the end of the first quarter of 2023. They also expect Policy rate to peak at 3.75%“We expect a 50 bps rate increase …

Following its November policy meeting, the Bank of England (BoE) announced that it raised the policy rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 3%. Policymakers voted 7-2 in favour of this decision. One policymaker voted for a 25 bps hike and one voted for a 50 bps. Bank of England (BoE) …

The US central bank decided a jumbo 75-basis points rate hike, and the accompanying statement suggested policymakers would soon slow the pace of quantitative tightening. US Dollar Biggest Winner From Fed’s DecisionThe US dollar finished Wednesday higher across the board following a volatile American session. The US Federal Reserve was …

The euro remains stalled below 0.8625 for the second consecutive day. The market is calm ahead of the FOMC. On Thursday, the BoE is expected to deliver a “dovish hike”.The euro has remained trading within a narrow range against the British pound for the second consecutive day. The pair has …

Sunak has acknowledged that his country is dealing with “profound economic challenges,” and he is stepping in at a pivotal time as the country needs some stability. Sunak is feeling the pressure of trying to gain investors’ confidence following the financial fallout caused by last month’s controversial tax cuts.The markets …

The dollar gained across the board on Monday, regaining some of its momentum which it lost earlier in October. The American currency has been boosted by bets and expectations of another jumbo rate hike by this week’s Fed monetary policy meeting.The dollar’s gains could be limited if the Fed signals …

The reversal of the British pound from 1.1645 extends below 1.1500. The sterling loses ground as the Sunak effect fades. Meanwhile, the US dollar appreciates ahead of the Fed’s monetary policy meeting.Sterling’s reversal from last week’s highs at 1.1645 accelerated on Monday, reaching levels below 1.1500. The cable is on …

The GBP/USD pair has gained over 1.7% and benefited from the US dollar’s decline on Tuesday. It is convenient to say that UK politics saved the day for sterling bulls. The pair is trading at 1.475Investors welcomed Rishi Sunak as the new UK prime minister where, in his first speech, …

Traders in UK government bonds were unintentionally contributing to toppling Liz Truss from the premier position. So, what could be the next goal? Perhaps the logical next goal is to ensure that the successor of Truss will stick to the fiscal discipline required to prop up the UK’s fragile financial …