Dear Reader,

 

Today's overview of economic news and market action

  • There was a cautious tone to risk sentiment yesterday …
  • There was a modest firming in Eurozone market rate expectations of circa 5bps yesterday …
  • UK futures contracts also hardened …
  • In contrast, US futures contracts were little changed …
  • Currency-wise, the dollar edged slightly higher …
  • This is reflected by EUR/USD opening this morning back near $1.04 …
  • GBP/USD is down below the $1.26 threshold …
  • EUR/GBP remains in the top half of 82-83p …
  • Today, the flash reading of Eurozone consumer confidence (Feb) is due ....
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2024
EUR/USD 1.0431   -0.23 0.75
EUR/GBP 0.8279   -0.02 0.07
GBP/USD 1.2594   -0.22 0.66
GBP/EUR 1.2072   0.02 -0.07
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.