Dollar’s Slide Deepens, Yen Bolstered by Wage Optimism, Euro Awaits ECB

The financial markets’ initial reactions to stronger than expected US CPI readings are relatively subdued. While there was an immediate response with Dollar and yields rising, and stock futures dipping, these movements lacked significant follow-through. The exception in the currency markets was USD/JPY, which broke through last week’s high. However, this move is attributed to […]

Dollar weakens slightly in early US session, as dragged down by disappointing ADP private sector job data. Despite this, the downturn is contained, as market participants remain cautious ahead of FOMC rate decision later in the day. While no changes in interest rates are anticipated, considerable attention is centered on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary. […]

Sterling rises notably against Euro and Dollar today, buoyed by encouraging UK PMI data that pointed to a strong start for the year with renewed growth momentum. More importantly, this data suggests that BoE might need to delay its rate cut plans, as inflationary pressures could potentially resurge due to supply disruptions in the Red […]