Retail Sales Data Boosts Dollar and Pound, Asian Markets Rise

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ The U.S. dollar slipped lower after strong gains, but is on track for a third weekly gain πŸ“ˆ Expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ British retail sales unexpectedly rose in September, boosting the sterling πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Euro remains on course for a weekly loss … Read more

Asian Markets React Cautiously to Dollar Stability and Strong Data

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΄ Most Asian currencies remained steady as the dollar strengthened πŸ“ˆ Strong US economic data increased expectations of smaller interest rate cuts πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ The Chinese yuan firmed slightly after GDP data matched expectations πŸ“‰ The dollar index and futures fell in Asian trade after hitting over 2-Β½ month highs πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese yen briefly … Read more

US Dollar Surges on Fed Outlook and Trump Win, Pound Succumbs to Inflation

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ U.S. dollar rises to an 11-week high on expectations of no hefty interest rate cut from the Fed πŸ“‰ Sterling falls to a two-month low due to softer-than-expected British inflation data πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Trump’s potential election victory and tariffs seen as positive factors for the dollar 🌍 Major central banks might undergo larger … Read more

Dollar Strengthens on Fed Expectations and Potential Trump Win, Pound Falls After Inflation Data – Latest Updates from AIB (NI)

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ Dollar strengthened to a 10-week high on expectations of no hefty Fed rate cut πŸ“‰ Sterling dropped, reflecting potential BOE rate cut after softer inflation data πŸ—³οΈ Market focus shifted to U.S. elections and Fed interest rate path πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Trump’s election prospects viewed as positive for dollar πŸ“Š Euro at a 10-week … Read more

Preparing to Sell Euro Rallies Ahead of ECB Meeting: What You Need to Know

Key Takeaways πŸ’Έ Citi advises selling euro rallies around the ECB meeting πŸ“‰ Markets predict 49 basis points of easing over the next two ECB meetings ⏰ Potential tactical bounce in EUR before ECB meeting, to be faded into November πŸ“ˆ Evidence suggests EUR is undervalued and Citi’s FX Positioning data suggests adding to EUR … Read more

Navigating Currency Volatility: Analyzing the Impact of UK Inflation and Dollar Strength on Sterling

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ Dollar is gaining ground on expectations of modest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sterling weakens after British inflation falls below expectations, hinting at rate cut in November 🏦 Bank of England may reduce rates at both remaining meetings this year πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Euro trading lower ahead of European Central … Read more

Market Reactions: British Inflation Data Impact on Pound and Dollar

Key Takeaways πŸ’· British pound drops to lowest in two months on softer-than-expected inflation data πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Dollar remains firm on Federal Reserve outlook and potential Trump win 🏦 Bank of England expected to cut rates next month πŸ’Ά Euro at 10-week low ahead of European Central Bank meeting πŸ“‰ Euro continues to drop against the … Read more

Currency Options Soar as Investors Contemplate Fed Outlook and Trump Victory

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ Dollar near two-month peaks against major peers, supported by expected modest interest rate cuts from Federal Reserve and increased odds of Trump re-election πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Euro edged lower due to expected interest rate cuts by European Central Bank πŸ€” Scepticism over Chinese stimulus led to Australian and New Zealand dollar weakening πŸ“‰ Market … Read more