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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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.
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War lingers but focus shifts to macro again
Three implications from two weeks of war. Big week for Europe – is the continent bottoming? Risk-sensitive sterling suffers.
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Investors embracing higher yields
Has the Fed lost control over the 10-year yield? Euro set to record best week since July. GBP/EUR at 5-month low after retail sales miss.