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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Fed fights back
Retreatment of yields noted by the Fed. BoE rate cut bets weigh on pound. Disappointing German data hurts euro.
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Japanese intervention, US Treasury and Fed in spotlight
Yen languishes under intervention cloud. Dollar steady before expected Fed hold. Cheerful US data sends EUR/USD back under €1.06. Sterling’s autumn woes linger
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Policy rates have peaked but big data looms
Five questions going into the week. Macro data to drive FX this week. No hike, but “high for longer” message expected.
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ECB in spotlight as sentiment sours
Dovish signals mount ahead of ECB decision. Dovish BoE outlook weighs heavy on pound. Mortgage rates hit 23-year high.
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Dominant dollar rebounds after setback
When there is no alternative to the dollar. Pound heavy on US/UK growth outlook divergence. Data releases erase weekly EUR gains.
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Risk sentiment improves as yields retreat
Ackman puts the lid on US yield surge. Pound breaks north of trendline as PMIs loom. Euro breaks above $1.06 on lower oil and US yields.