Sterling Weak as BoE Rate Cut Odds Rise, But Downside Limited for Now

Sterling strengthened across the board today after UK CPI data revealed reacceleration in core inflation. The uptick in core CPI provides additional support for hawkish members of the BoE’s MPC, bolstering the case for a rate hold at tomorrow’s decision. A rate cut is still expected in November, when new economic projections will be available. […]

Dollar is having a renewed attempt to extend its near-term rebound, buoyed by mild risk-off sentiment prevalent in Europe and US premarkets. This resurgence in the greenback’s strength coincides with ongoing selloff in technology stocks, which has now extended to major Asian markets, with key indexes in South Korea and Taiwan closing down. Additionally, Dollar […]

Japanese Yen continues its decline in today’s subdued trading environment. This selloff gained momentum following the release of disappointing wages growth data, which has tempered expectations for an imminent monetary policy adjustment by BoJ in January. Despite this, April is still considered a more probable time for interest rate hike, heavily dependent on the outcomes […]