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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US inflation sends shockwave across markets
Macro and markets look a lot different now then they did two weeks ago, and it has once again been US economic data that investors can blame for causing this volatility.
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Hot US inflation tapers Fed rate cut outlook
Inflation just won’t bend. Pound and euro drop over 1%. ECB in focus today.
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US inflation data in the spotlight
Dollar faces crucial inflation test. Slight spring in sterling’s step. Euro retreats ahead of US data.
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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.