Markets weigh USD weakness ahead of key data and central bank events
USD weakness dominates markets ahead of the Fed, with Euro Area GDP, limited UK data, and key releases from Canada and Mexico shaping FX direction this week.
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Economic Update 26 Jan 2026 7 minute read
Economic Update 19 Jan 2026 6 minute read
A tariff ultimatum, nervous central banks and heavy data flow
The UK data calendar accelerates this week, and the volume of releases may generate more noise than clarity.
Economic Update 12 Jan 2026 6 minute read
USD under pressure as Fed investigation dominates headlines
Fed investigation adds uncertainty for USD as Euro Area confidence and UK activity data shape market sentiment this week.
Economic Update 05 Jan 2026 6 minute read
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Economic Update 15 Dec 2025 5 minute read
Fed rate cut sparks uncertainty as markets await jobs and inflation data
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Economic Update 08 Dec 2025 5 minute read
ECB confidence meets Eurozone fragility
The Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday is the week’s main event. Most forecasters anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction in the Fed Funds target range to an...
Economic Update 01 Dec 2025 6 minute read
Markets weigh mixed signals as data and politics collide
The aftermath of last week’s Budget is still unfolding. Several claims made by the government are now under scrutiny, with weekend reports questioning...
Economic Update 24 Nov 2025 6 minute read
All eyes on Westminster as Budget steals the spotlight
The UK Budget will be released on Wednesday, following intense speculation about its contents. Recent data offered a mixed...
Economic Update 17 Nov 2025 6 minute read
Markets brace for a week of data surprises - will sterling steal the spotlight?
Over the weekend, speculation emerged regarding potential property tax increases, including a surcharge on higher-value homes within...
