Weaker US payrolls have reset expectations for Federal Reserve policy, helping sterling strengthen while shifting attention towards key central bank signals and economic data this week.
Year: 2026
29/06/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Political change in the UK, key inflation data in Europe and a crucial US jobs report are set to drive currency markets as investors reassess the outlook for interest rates.
22/06/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Political uncertainty in the UK and ongoing geopolitical developments are reshaping currency markets, with sterling, the euro and the dollar all facing fresh drivers this week.
15/06/26 Weekly FX Market Report
The US-Iran peace agreement, falling oil prices and shifting interest rate expectations have reshaped currency markets, creating fresh opportunities and risks for internationally trading businesses.
08/06/26 Weekly FX Market Report
The ECB’s first rate cut of the cycle and stronger-than-expected US payroll data have reshaped currency markets, while sterling benefits from a more cautious Bank of England outlook.
01/06/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Currency markets remain focused on central bank expectations, economic growth and investor sentiment, with sterling supported by UK rate expectations and the euro facing growth challenges.
25/05/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Sterling remains relatively firm as markets reassess the Bank of England outlook, while the euro faces weak growth pressures and the dollar remains driven by Fed expectations.
18/05/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Sterling remains supported ahead of key UK inflation data, while the euro struggles with weak growth and the dollar stays driven by Fed policy expectations.
11/05/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Sterling remains supported by higher UK rate expectations, while the euro faces growth and energy pressures and the dollar stays driven by inflation data and market sentiment.
06/05/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Sterling is supported by higher-for-longer rate expectations, while the dollar benefits from safe-haven demand and the euro faces ongoing energy and growth headwinds.