Kevin Ford, FX and Macro Strategist

Kevin draws on over a decade in fintech and investment roles, from product management to strategy. With master’s degrees in business and financial math, he brings both experience and academic depth to the table.

  • Equities lift off as FX looks to consumer data

    Equities lift off as FX looks to consumer data

    Nothing good happens below the 200-day SMA. Good data is good news. Euro down on buyers’ fatigue. Sturdy start for sterling.

  • Spotlight on U.S. growth today as April 2nd nears

    Spotlight on U.S. growth today as April 2nd nears

    New U.S.-Canada tariffs expected after April 2nd. Risks around “fiscal and trade policies”. Euro under pressure. Monetary caution and fiscal consolidation influence pound.

  • Steady dollar wraps calm week

    Steady dollar wraps calm week

    April 2nd will lead the show. Post-Fed euphoria fades. Euro bracing for a weekly decline. BoE in no rush.

  • Dollar rises after Fed’s stagflation revision

    Dollar rises after Fed’s stagflation revision

    Holding pattern for the Loonie. Best Fed day for stocks since July ‘22. Euro slips below $1.09. BoE priced to stay on hold.

  • It’s Fed Day

    It’s Fed Day

    Tough times for central bankers. Equity rout continues pre-Fed. European confidence making a comeback. Profit-taking risk ahead of BoE.

  • U.S. data weighs on dollar

    U.S. data weighs on dollar

    On both sides of the border. Retail sales miss weighs on dollar. Clearing the $1.09 barrier. Knocking on the door of $1.30.