The Bank of England (BoE) announced on Thursday that it has decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 5.25%, in line with market expectations. Policymakers voted 6-3 in favor of the decision, with three members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) – Megan Greene, Jonathan Haskel, and Catherine Mann …
Read More »GBP/JPY was unable to extend its gain
The GBP/JPY pair was unable to maintain its gains for longer, resulting in the formation of a bearish candlestick pattern. Despite being neutral, a drop within the Kumo might cause the pair to continue its downturn.Buyers regaining a three-month-old resistance trendline might pave the way for a test of the …
Read More »GBP/USD trades flat during a volatile session as US inflation eases
The GBP/USD pair is trading at 1.2556, despite a volatile session with a 90+ pip range. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported declining inflation, with headline dipping and core remaining stickier at 4% YoY. The UK jobs market eased, with 50K new employees added to the workforce, though wages …
Read More »BoE Expected To Keep Interest Rate Policy Unchanged
On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged and to maintain its higher-for-longer stance. UK economists believe the Bank of England will use this week’s interest rate decision to warn that borrowing costs will need to remain high well into 2024, dampening growing bets on …
Read More »EUR/GBP pinned into midrange ahead of ECB, BoE policy meetings
The EUR/GBP pair is currently trading near 0.8560, with the pair testing the low end but still trapped within near-term consolidation.The midweek sees a doubleheader from the BoE and the ECB, with markets focusing on press statements and investors weighing degrees of hawkishness. The pair is down a tenth of …
Read More »GBP/USD Benefits From Softer Dollar After Dovish Fed Remarks
The GBP/USD has surged for the fourth consecutive day following dovish remarks by US Fed officials, suggesting a deceleration in inflation would warrant lower rates. The pair has posted more than 0.60% gains, with buyers eyeing a test of the August 30 swing high at 1.2746, which could pave the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 21
Gold rose sharply despite steady yields and peaked at $2,007. It then pulled back toward the $2,000 area. The critical level to break is $2,010. The US dollar’s increase on Tuesday was seen as a corrective measure because the currency remains vulnerable until the market refocuses on the story of …
Read More »EUR/GBP sees worst trading day since July
The Pound Sterling is up against the Euro by 0.5%, while hawkish remarks from Bank of England policymakers have helped the pound to surge. Before Wednesday’s trading session, the Euro is trading near its lowest point and showing little signs of recovery. In testimony before the Treasury Committee of the …
Read More »Hawkish BoE drives GBP/USD higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
During the North American session, the GBP/USD pair has gained 0.26%, supported by hawkish remarks made by Bank of England officials and weak US economic data. The pair is trading at 1.2536 at the time of writing.The Federal Reserve’s most recent monetary policy meeting minutes, which are predicted to show …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 7
Metals continued to be pressed. Silver reached a two-week low of $22.43 and is trading dangerously below $22.80. Gold fell to a two-week low of $1956 before retreating from its losses.aDuring the American session, the US dollar weakened due to rising Wall Street stocks and a reverse in Treasury yields. …
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