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.
Author: Sam Balla-Muir
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.
27/04/26 Weekly FX Market Report
Currency markets face a week driven by central bank signals, inflation data and geopolitical risks, with GBP, EUR and USD set for potential volatility.
20/04/26 Weekly FX Market Report
This week’s FX outlook highlights key UK, eurozone and US data releases and geopolitical risk from the Middle East that may influence GBP, EUR and USD exchange rates, with implications for businesses managing foreign exchange exposure.
13/04/26 Weekly FX Market Report
This week’s FX outlook examines the key political developments and economic data releases affecting GBP, EUR and USD exchange rates, including UK inflation, eurozone activity indicators and US inflation data.