Holly Thompson
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Recession fears outweigh inflationary risks, for now
Dollar erases gains as new data comes into focus; we look at how sterling usually appreciates in April, and the silent rise of European equities.
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Surging oil prices spoils risk appetite
Risk aversion hurts the pound as oil prices jump, while sticky inflation continues to keep pressure on the ECB. Bank’s stress borrowing eases significantly.
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Dollar pares gain after inflation cools
Euro hits speed bump in slower inflation; Sterling posts largest monthly gain since November whilst Canada’s economy shows surprise resilience. Meanwhile, the US dollar wavers after data casts doubt on rate hikes.
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Dollar braces for quarterly decline as rate cuts eyed
GBP/USD primed for best month since November and sticky European inflation lifts the euro.
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Buck slips after underwhelming data
The euro continues to hold the upper hand, while sterling reaches an 8-week peak and the Canadian dollar ascends to 1-month highs; however, the dollar falls in response to underwhelming data.
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Data back in focus as banking fears fade
Hawk watching in Europe has intensified as strong UK data releases continue to buoy rate hike bets, with even secondary data now capable of becoming market-moving.