EBC Daily Snapshot Augl 2, 2024

Sterling fell to a one-month low after a 1% drop as the BOE began cutting rates. The euro stayed near a one-month low despite sticky inflation.

Regulation: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CIMA (Cayman Islands)
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Strong US data keep the dollar in demand

Strong US data keep the dollar in demand

ECB cuts rate, keeps door wide open to a December move; Euro suffers as US retail sales surprise on the upside; Focus today is on Fedspeak and in particular Fed’s Bostic; Gold surpasses $2,700 as China announces further measures
XM Group | 7h 20min ago
EURGBP goes back to a downtrend

EURGBP goes back to a downtrend

EURGBP charts new 2 ½-year low after UK retail sales beat estimates . Short-term bias is skewed to the downside, but price near familiar support line.
XM Group | 8h 6min ago
Daily Global Market Update

Daily Global Market Update

The GBP/USD pair made a minor upward correction, while Bitcoin/USD fell. Oil prices remained stable, and the Australian dollar gained. Global financial headlines included record-breaking Bitcoin ETF inflows, falling oil prices, and rising gold prices. Upcoming economic highlights include UK retail sales, housing starts, and budget statements.
Moneta Markets | 10h 12min ago
Dollar Strength and Chinese Renminbi Weakness

Dollar Strength and Chinese Renminbi Weakness

The U.S. dollar has shown persistent strength in global currency markets, with the dollar index breaking above the critical 103.00 level. This resurgence has been driven by a combination of factors, including robust economic data from the U.S., heightened global risk aversion, and relative weakness in other major currencies, most notably the Chinese renminbi (CNY).
ACY Securities | 11h 34min ago