Good Morning ,

 

Here’s a quick look at today’s economic news and market activity:

  • Trading conditions were relatively calm across financial markets yesterday …
  • Oil prices continued to fall with Brent crude down by circa 5% to below $79 per barrel …
  • The main FX pairs remained confined to narrow trading ranges once again …
  • The dollar was under some downward pressure throughout the day …
  • This weaker tone to the dollar sees EUR/USD open this morning just above $1.16 …
  • GBP/USD is changing hands north of the $1.34 handle …
  • EUR/GBP is at the midpoint of the 86-87p band …
  • Already today, the headline rate for UK CPI inflation was released, and remained at 2.8% for May …
  • Later today, the focus will be on the US Fed meeting outcome, with rates expected to stay on hold …
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2025
EUR/USD 1.1611   0.29 -1.14
EUR/GBP 0.8648   0.08 -0.77
GBP/USD 1.3422   0.19 -0.38
GBP/EUR 1.1557   -0.08 0.77
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.

 

 

 
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