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The euro looks primed for a volatile end to the week with eurozone inflation data due for release on Thursday. The obvious association between inflation and ECB policy should mean that any adjustment in CPI will drive market volatility through adjustments in rate expectations. Last month saw eurozone inflation move to 5.3%, from 5.5% in […]

As the whole talk on Powell’s comments at the Jackson Hole Symposium fades, the market now looks ahead to the upcoming Jobs report which is one of the Key economic indicators the Fed will rely on for its next monetary policy decision in September. The Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell maintained a hawkish tone at […]

USD It’s been all good for the US dollar as it closed higher for the 6th week, reigning superior dominance over other currencies and reminding us of its haven status in times of economic downturn. The dollar index which tracks the strength of the US dollar against a basket of currencies rose about +0.73% this […]

USD The US dollar secured another week of upside, concluding a fifth week of gains thanks to positive data reports and a hawkish Federal Reserve. Also, Chinese economic woes have triggered the influx of investors towards the haven US dollar with news of Evergrande filing for bankruptcy as it battles a debt crisis heaps more […]

USD The US dollar put up another fine performance to end the week very strongly against other major currencies as the much-anticipated inflation report influenced its price movement. This period of strength has now seen the dollar on the front-foot for four week straight. Much of that strength can be attributed to have demand, as […]

This week brings a significant focus on UK economic data with the inflation report due out on Wednesday bringing a particular source of volatility for financial markets. The elevated nature of UK inflation has been a driver of sterling outperformance over recent months and there are question marks over whether that will continue once the […]