Holly Thompson
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Global central bankers converge on Sintra, Portugal
Euro loses steam, sterling falls to 2-week low, and the Loonie retreats from 9-month high.
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Economic resilience boosts risk sentiment
US economy keeps throwing up surprises, sterling’s best start to a year since 2017, and broad euro strength dampened by data.
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ECB’s summer summit lets the hawks loose
Euro buoyed by ECB’s hawkish talk, stronger UK pound suffers a setback, and C$ stays hot despite cooler domestic inflation.
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ECB symposium in Sintra kicks off
Euro driven by sentiment more than anything else, stretched positioning to limit pound’s upside? Dollar slightly weaker before key data.
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Japanese and Swiss currencies shine after Russian rebellion
German business confidence darkens, stronger UK pound suffers a setback, and C$ remains buoyant ahead of data.
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Inflation remains significant for financial markets
German manufacturing falls deeper into recession, weak PMI puts the spotlight on PCE, and strong pound to falter as recession fears rise.