The US Dollar continued its recent strength, pushing the USD Index (DXY) above 104.00 earlier on Tuesday, though the gain was short-lived and it was last seen at 103.871. All eyes are now focusing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later Wednesday, along with their economic projections and Chair …
Read More »Sterling weakens as PPI data improves dollar’s safe-haven appeal
The Pound Sterling fell against the US Dollar in early New York due to hot US Producer Price Index data for February, which dampened the appeal of risk-sensitive assets. The GBP/USD pair dropped as investors’ risk appetite eased on the expectation that the US PPI would reinforce fears that the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 27
It was another day in an unusual week that is shortened by holidays. The US Dollar Index extended its loss and dropped below 101.00, reaching its lowest level since July. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 3.78%, a five-month low, while the 2-year settled at 4.24%, the lowest since May.US …
Read More »GBP/USD slipping back as Sterling loses steam
The GBP/USD has fallen by nearly eight-tenths of a percent on Monday, as investors retreated into safe havens due to a global slowdown. The Pound Sterling has shed three-quarters of a percent against the US Dollar, while the rest of the FX market is facing a risk-off bid from the …
Read More »Euro continues to lose ground against the Sterling
As the Euro declines in value relative to the Pound Sterling, the Euro/GBP is testing 0.8640. Consumer confidence in the eurozone does not change, but the business outlook does. The Euro is expected to lose ground to the Pound Sterling, setting up the pair for a fifth day of losses …
Read More »EUR/GBP surges as UK stagflation scenario approaches
The EUR/GBP pair reached a weekly peak at 0.8711, driven by concerns over the UK’s economic stagnation and potential stagflation. UK GDP forecasts suggest a possible contraction in Q3, with expectations of a -0.1% decrease in QoQ, pressuring the Pound.The Bank of England’s mixed signals, with Governor Bailey’s cautious stance …
Read More »Sterling recovers post weaker US data
Weak US economic data has caused the Pound Sterling to rise vertically, increasing market risk appetite. Investors are still awaiting significant monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Fed, though. The GBP/USD exchange rate is still tense because investors believe the BoE will maintain current interest …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October, 12
Due to increased Treasury yields, gold abruptly pulled back from over $1,880 and dropped below $1,870. Similar to Gold, Silver too experienced a fall and fell under $22.00. The 10-year yield jumped from 4.57% to 4.73%, while the 2-year yield increased from 4.98% to 5.07%.The US dollar continues to trade …
Read More »Sterling under pressure post-CPI data in the US
The Pound Sterling is facing intense selling pressure due to the stable US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September, which has weakened the risk appetite of traders and market participants. UK factory data for August contracted for the second time in a row, as firms cut heavily on input …
Read More »Sterling recovers on revived risk sentiment
The Pound Sterling has experienced a sell-off due to the Middle East conflict, affecting the market mood. UK manufacturing and construction activities are currently in a vulnerable phase due to higher mortgage rates. The Fed is expected to keep one more interest rate hike in consideration, while the Bank of …
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