Diminishing Great Britain retail sales

Expert market comment from Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: Diminishing Great Britain retail sales
FxPro | 789 days ago
Stocktwits

Diminishing Great Britain retail sales

 

As if the political storm hitting the UK was not enough, macroeconomic data is also not encouraging markets, adding pressure to the country's assets. GBPUSD is losing more than 1.4% since the start of the day on Friday, back below 1.1060, losing 2.4% from Thursday's peak on news of Liz Truss stepping down as prime minister.

Great Britain retail sales for September were down 1.4%, and down 1.5% excluding fuel, after falling 1.7% a month earlier. Sales were down 10% from their April 2021 peak and 10.7% ex-fuel, having lost for almost the whole of the last year and a half.

Falling consumer activity makes it harder for the Bank of England to find a balance sheet. Today's disappointing sales data is a strong case for the monetary dove camp. The weakness in the economy, as seen through the prism of falling sales and industrial production, can deter the Bank of England from raising its key rate more decisively, which is harmful to the Pound.

Should GBPUSD fall below 1.09 in the coming days, a retest of the 1.03-1.05 historic low area will be an issue, even though recently it seemed that the worst for the Pound is over.

 

By the FxPro Analyst Team

Regulation: FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (The Bahamas), FSCA (South Africa)
Tags: Analysis GBPUSD
Stocktwits
read more
ATFX Market Outlook 18th December 2024

ATFX Market Outlook 18th December 2024

U.S. retail sales data exceeded expectations, indicating economic and consumption strength. Next, markets prepared for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. On Tuesday, U.S. stocks fell, with the Dow Jones down for the ninth straight session. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined by 0.39% and 0.3%, respectively.
ATFX | 2h 39min ago
ATFX Market Outlook 13th December 2024

ATFX Market Outlook 13th December 2024

U.S. producer prices rose the most in five months in November, but service sector inflation slowed. After an unexpected rise in initial jobless claims last week, traders estimated that the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates next week was about 97% U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday as investors took stock of key economic indicators ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting
ATFX | 1 day ago
ATFX Market Outlook 16th December 2024

ATFX Market Outlook 16th December 2024

This week, attention turns to the Fed, BoJ, and BoE. Despite recent inflation data, the Fed is expected to cut rates by 25bps on Wednesday, with an 80% chance of a pause in January. Strong US economic performance suggests limited further cuts, which may pressure the dollar.
ATFX | 1 day ago
Daily Global Market Update

Daily Global Market Update

Gold edged up slightly but technical indicators suggest a potential decline. The Euro remained stable with negative momentum. The Pound gained ground despite negative signals. Bitcoin surged significantly with positive momentum. US stocks rose on rate cut hopes. Crypto markets rallied, attracting record inflows. SoftBank pledged a $100 billion US investment.
Moneta Markets | 1 day ago
Euro Weigh on Eurozone Political Uncertainty

Euro Weigh on Eurozone Political Uncertainty

The euro faced pressure from political uncertainty following German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's loss in a confidence vote, triggering a snap election. In contrast, the Pound Sterling gained strength, supported by upbeat PMI data.
PU Prime | 1 day ago
Dollar Surge on High PPI Reading

Dollar Surge on High PPI Reading

The dollar index (DXY) climbed to a two-week high, reaching the 107.00 mark, following the release of U.S. economic data. While initial unemployment claims rose to 242,000, concerns over a rebounding PPI reading have fueled speculation that the Fed may adopt a more hawkish stance ahead of next week’s monetary policy decision.
PU Prime | 5 days ago
Tools
Economic Calendar
Market Hours
Interest Rates
Holidays Calendar
Forex Market
Forex Volatility
Forex Correlation
Forex News
forex analysis
COT Data
Liquidity
Forex Calculators
Forex Heat Map
Indicators Heatmap
Community
Community
Systems
Most Popular Systems
Strategies
Contests
Forex Charts
Forex Sentiment
Sentiment Indicator
Reviews
Brokers
Prop Trading Firms
VPS Services
Signal Providers
EA Programming Services
Affiliate Programs
PAMM Broker Services
Rebate Program Services
Trading Platforms
Expert Advisors
Crypto Exchanges
Trading Courses
Brokers
Forex Spreads
Forex Broker Quotes
Forex Broker Swaps
Forex Broker Volume
Forex Broker Promotions Broker News
Platform
Widgets
Features
API
RSS
Stock Portfolio
Affiliate Software
Advanced Charts
Support
FAQ
Help
Contact Us
Report a Bug!
About
Blog
© 2024 Myfxbook Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
HIGH RISK WARNING: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all of your initial investment. Do not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Educate yourself on the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial or tax advisor if you have any questions. Any data and information is provided 'as is' solely for informational purposes, and is not intended for trading purposes or advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.