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Pound Sterling Slips Amid BoE Rate Decision
Fundamental Analysis * Dovish Tone: The GBP/USD exchange rate declined after the Bank of England (BoE) decided to keep interest rates at 5.25%. The accompanying statement indicated the decision was “finely balanced,” implying there was a significant risk the BoE might have opted to cut rates. The language of the accompanying statement and minutes wasContinue Reading
Focus on Today’s BoE Interest Rate Decision
Fundamental Overview The financial market remained relatively quiet as the U.S. celebrated its National Independence Day holiday yesterday, resulting in a halt for the U.S. equity market. However, the equity market futures remained bullish, catalysed by the tech sector. Attention now turns to the Pound Sterling as the Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate decisionContinue Reading
New Zealand Dollar Rose Amid New Zealand’s Recession Exit
Fundamental Analysis * Kiwi Comeback: The New Zealand dollar has edged higher against the US dollar, driven by stronger-than-expected GDP data for the first quarter. New Zealand’s economy grew by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q1, up from 0% in the previous quarter, surpassing expectations according to Statistics New Zealand’s report on Thursday. On an annual basis,Continue Reading
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of UK CPI
Fundamental Overview The dollar index (DXY) slid further after U.S. Retail Sales figures came in below market expectations, triggering a technical correction for the dollar. U.S. policymakers have emphasised the need for patience on rate cuts, citing the necessity for more evidence to prove that inflation is cooling. The risk-on sentiment has also buoyed theContinue Reading
USDCHF Extend Losses Amid Weak US Retail Sales
Fundamental Analysis * Retail Slump: The Swiss Franc continues to strengthen against the dollar following the release of weak U.S. retail sales data on Tuesday. U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in May, increasing by only 0.1% after a downwardly revised 0.2% drop in April, falling short of the 0.3% forecast. The report attributedContinue Reading
