GBP/USD and USD both hold steady after CPI data, UK data release in focus

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Financial Market Updates:

  • 💵 The U.S. dollar steadied after strong consumer inflation data
  • 🇬🇧 The British pound remained stable ahead of key GDP data releases
  • 🌍 Most G7 currencies traded rangebound, with minimal movement
  • 📉 The Japanese yen saw some strength amid focus on Bank of Japan policy shift
  • 🔍 Markets anticipate the Fed to potentially cut rates by June
  • 💼 Reports of incoming wage hikes in Japan affecting expectation for interest rate hike from BOJ
  • 📅 BOJ set to meet next week and could raise interest rates by then or in late April
  • 💵 GBP/USD struggles to break above 1.2800 in Asian trading hours
  • 📊 UK GDP growth forecasted at 0.2% MoM for January
  • 📈 US CPI data indicates a rise in inflation, potentially delaying Fed rate cuts
  • 📈 UK wage growth is falling, leading to increased expectations for BoE rate cuts
  • 📅 Market awaits UK GDP, Construction Output, and other data on Wednesday
  • 🛒 US Retail Sales data for February expected to rise 0.8% MoM on Thursday

Ukraine-Russia Conflict Updates:

  • 💣 Two people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Sumy and Donetsk regions
  • 🏢 Russian drone hits apartment block in Sumy, causing casualties and severe damages
  • 🚒 Rescue teams save 10 people from rubble in Sumy, with 8 injured
  • 🌆 Russian missile strikes two apartment buildings in Kryvyi Rih, killing four and injuring 50
  • 🇺🇦 President Zelenskiy praises rescue efforts and vows accountability for Russia’s actions
  • 🛩️ Kyiv reportedly launches drone attack on energy facilities from regions bordering Ukraine

The financial markets are reacting to various economic indicators and geopolitical events. The U.S. dollar and British pound are holding steady, while the Japanese yen is showing some strength. Expectations for interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and potential rate cuts by the Fed are influencing market sentiments. On the other hand, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, with casualties and damages reported in various regions. President Zelenskiy has promised accountability for Russia’s actions while reports indicate retaliatory measures being taken by Ukraine.

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