Diminishing Great Britain retail sales

Pound Among the Winners Boosted by US Dollar Weakness and Rate Cut Prospects

The GBP/USD pair climbed for seven consecutive days, reaching 1.3210, before experiencing a slight dip on Thursday. This marks the longest sustained rise for the currency pair since July last year, with the pound’s strength primarily driven by a weakening US dollar.

RoboForex | 1天前

ATFX Market Outlook 17th April 2025

U.S. March retail sales saw their most significant increase over two years as households boosted purchases to counter tariff-related price hikes. Despite Federal Reserve Chairman Powell noting a slowdown in economic growth and denying a "Fed put," traders are betting on a potential one-percentage-point rate cut starting in June.

ATFX | 1天前

ATFX Market Outlook 16th April 2025

U.S. import prices in March fell unexpectedly due to lower energy costs, signalling easing inflation ahead of Trump's tariff policies. Despite robust bank earnings, U.S. stocks closed slightly lower amid uncertainties surrounding tariffs, with the Dow down 0.38%, the S&P 500 down 0.17%, and the Nasdaq declining.

ATFX | 2天前

Continued Trade Tensions Steer Markets: April 15, 2025

Global financial markets are navigating a complex landscape on April 15, 2025, as US President Donald Trump’s tariff exemptions on tech and auto sectors spark a cautious risk-on sentiment, while escalating US-China trade tensions—marked by China’s 125% retaliatory tariffs against the US’s 145% duties—fuel recession fears.

Moneta Markets | 3天前

ATFX Market Outlook 15th April 2025

The New York Fed's March survey indicated rising short-term inflation expectations and low consumer confidence. Federal Reserve Governor Waller mentioned that Trump's tariff policies could force rate cuts to prevent a recession despite high inflation.

ATFX | 3天前

Weekly Technical Outlook – EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD

EUR/USD fights for new higher highs ahead of ECB rate decision. USD/CAD looks fragile as the BoC could face tough debate over rate cuts. GBP/USD extends swift rally, eyes April’s peak as the focus turns to jobs and CPI numbers.

XM Group | 4天前

Trade War Tensions Escalate Moneta Markets Daily Market Update: April 14, 2025

Global markets are gripped by volatility as the US-China trade war intensifies, with China raising tariffs on US imports to 125% in retaliation for steep US levies. Softer US inflation data and recession fears are hammering the US Dollar, boosting safe-haven gold and major currencies like the euro and pound.

Moneta Markets | 4天前

ATFX Market Outlook 14th April 2025

U.S. stocks surged on Friday as major banks began reporting Q1 earnings, concluding a volatile week marked by trade tensions. All three major indices recorded substantial weekly gains, with the S&P 500 and Dow experiencing their largest rebound since November 2023. However, consumer confidence declined in April to its lowest level in nearly three years, while inflation expectations surged.

ATFX | 4天前

EURUSD	1.13943	GBPUSD	1.32856	AUDUSD	0.63765
USDJPY	142.166	USDCAD	1.38476	USDCHF	0.81652