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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Pound firms before focus shifts to US inflation
Light positioning before crucial CPI report. Pound boosted by cabinet shuffle and wage data. EUR on defence awaits next catalyst.
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Uncertainties continue to shape the market environment
Failed auction, hawkish Powell and a cyberattack. UK economy defies contraction expectations. Weak Chinese data renews stimulus hopes.
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Eyes on Treasury auctions as yields slide
US debt auctions matter again. Bailey’s efforts to rescue Sterling fall short. Euro in wait-and-see mode.
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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.