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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Position liquidation eases; PCE inflation eyed
Equity slump and huge yen rally stabilise. Pound at the mercy of global sentiment. Euro regains $1.085 handle despite US growth upside.
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Wipeout Wednesday on Wall Street
Policy divergence prompts big swings in yen. Risk aversion punctures pound. Euro bounces from a 2-week slump despite PMIs disappointment.
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Volatility remains subdued, but for how long?
The end of complacency? Pound appears vulnerable to a correction. Low FX cadence favours euro.
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Dollar dips as Biden quits
Biden out, Kamala in? $1.30 comes and goes. Euro in a holding phase.
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Trade tensions lead to volatile trading
The dichotomy between politics and monetary policy remains the central theme in FX – the so-called Trump trade versus Fed trade. The dollar has rebounded with safe haven demand amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, despite weaker macro and Fed factors of late.
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Dollar rebounding sharply from 4-month lows
Dollar bounces amid mixed data dump. Pound looks toppy after retail sales miss. ECB fails to inject excitement.