The end of the US shutdown may prompt a slew of data & all eyes on UK inflation

Lots of Fed speeches this week, on top of increased data releases after the US shutdown ends. After a raft of poor UK data, markets are searching for any positives before buying GBP.

US shutdown looks set to end as GBP falls, USD is range-bound and markets recover

The sharks have stopped circling, it looks likely that the US government shutdown will end, bringing relief to the USD.

US interest rate decision this week, France downgrade hits the market

A big week ahead with UK data, Bank of England meeting and the US Fed meeting on top of that. Markets remain vigilant and with currencies at critical leaves, we are looking for some currencies to break out of recent ranges

Trump announces Iran – Israel ceasefire, the USD slumps but uncertainty remains

Tumultuous times with Israel waging war on at least 3 fronts and the US entering the fray with strikes on Iran. Russia - Ukraine continues to intensify and Trump’s messaging remains unclear. The USD has slumped, along with oil as markets react to the ceasefire, but there is plenty on the table in terms of volatility for FX

All eyes on the US & UK rate decisions

With the US and the UK announcing interest rate decisions this week, all eyes will be on the comments regarding Forward Guidance as economies and bankers react to the ever-changing global power-shifts

Finance, economics, Currency, Cashflow, Business, brexit, payments, VolatilityKevin TullettMay 6, 2025ecb, economy, euro, Eurozone, forex, fx, BoE, payments, money transfer

USD & stocks hammered in illiquid trading & the Indian stock market rally continues

Trump’s comments hit the USD in illiquid trading, EUR/USD and GBP/USD trading at multi-year highs on the USD weakness. Plenty of data this week, with the ‘war of words being fought between the President and the US federal Reserve which is straining checks and balances in the US political system.

Volatility Strikes Back

2025 looks like a year to be prepared - Trump and his team, alongside global tensions, trade wars and changing direction of global politics will all feed into a lively year ahead.

economics, Currency, Business, Finance, payments, FX, US Economy, VolatilityKevin TullettJanuary 8, 2025fx, economics, US Election, forex, finance

USD Stronger as war dominates headlines

The USD is boosted by safe haven buying an good employment data

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Central banks to add volatility into year-end

Below we keep focussed on the major Central Banks, but no less than TWENTY central banks meet this week. Balancing inflation, growth and the Omicron wave isn’t easy!!