FX Markets Weekly Wrap The US dollar rally may have further to run The US dollar is ending the week stronger against most currencies, although it has fallen back a little this afternoon despite the stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report. While that reaction... 2nd July 2021 · 8 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap US ISM and payrolls could add fuel to the dollar rally The US dollar seems set to end the week slightly weaker, but has held much of its gains following last Wednesday’s FOMC announcement. With increasing focus on the prospects for monetary tightening... 25th June 2021 · 9 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap Fed surprise points to further dollar strength The FOMC’s optimistic assessment of the outlook and the significant shift up in its “dot plot” projections has sent the US dollar soaring over the past couple of days. We have brought forward our own... 18th June 2021 · 9 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap All eyes on Wednesday’s FOMC announcement Although Treasury yields somewhat surprisingly fell after the larger-than-expected rise in last month’s inflation in the US, the dollar is ending the week slightly stronger against most currencies... 11th June 2021 · 9 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap Lacklustre payrolls report leaves the dollar hanging In another see-saw week for FX markets, the US dollar again looks to be ending it broadly flat after the key non-farm payroll figure proved somewhat weaker than consensus expectations. Next week’s US... 4th June 2021 · 7 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap Payrolls take centre stage again While strong data in the US have provided some support for the dollar, it remains broadly flat on the week. With economic recoveries well underway in most developed markets, focus remains on what the... 28th May 2021 · 7 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap Prospects for central bank tightening remain in focus In a fairly quiet week for currency markets, the minutes from the FOMC’s April meeting proved the highlight. The US dollar rose sharply on the news that at least some Fed officials are keen to start... 21st May 2021 · 7 mins read
FX Markets Weekly Wrap Currency markets weighing the prospects for recovery The unexpected jump in US inflation data pushed the greenback higher against most currencies this week and may a harbinger of things to come – we continue to expect the dollar to appreciate this year... 14th May 2021 · 7 mins read
