Stronger yen and softer sterling set the tone for a busy week
Japan’s general election delivered a decisive result, with Prime Minister Takaichi securing 316 of 465 Lower House seats.
Japan’s general election delivered a decisive result, with Prime Minister Takaichi securing 316 of 465 Lower House seats.
This week has opened much as the last one ended, with the GBP under pressure against the USD and displaying renewed volatility against other...
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.
The UK data calendar accelerates this week, and the volume of releases may generate more noise than clarity.
Fed investigation adds uncertainty for USD as Euro Area confidence and UK activity data shape market sentiment this week.
Explore key market themes as 2026 begins: UK growth concerns, US payrolls, Euro Area inflation, and FX trends across CAD and MXN
The Fed’s 25-basis point cut was widely expected, but future easing remains unclear. Focus now shifts to November payrolls and CPI, with inflation risks and USD volatility in play.
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...
The aftermath of last week’s Budget is still unfolding. Several claims made by the government are now under scrutiny, with weekend reports questioning...