George Vessey, Lead FX and Macro Strategist
With 10+ years in financial services, George blends macroeconomic expertise with technical analysis to help global businesses navigate currency volatility and build effective risk management strategies. George is frequently quoted in leading financial publications, including Bloomberg and Reuters.
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Upbeat Asian sentiment helps pound and euro
US yields climb but dollar drifts lower. UK retail sales growth at 7-month high. Euro edges higher as risk sentiment recovers.
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US inflation, UK GDP and ECB meeting loom
Dollar pares post-payrolls gains. UK GDP in focus this week. Euro stumbles to a best Q2 start since ‘15.
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Rate cuts in June despite rising risks
The main overarching risk to central banks around the world and the current low-volatility regime lies in the ascent of commodity prices, the US dollar and inflation expectations so far in 2024.
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Buckle up, it’s payrolls Friday
Dollar bounces off 2-week low. Pound to reclaim $1.27? Euro extends gains for third session.
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Sentiment improves as jobs data eyed
Dollar tumbles as US service sector cools. Pound capitalises on dollar weakness. Euro rallies above key moving average.
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Markets slide as rates seen higher for longer
Dollar’s reign rolls on. Sterling steadies after UK data. EUR/USD records worst Q1 since 2021.