Good Morning ,

 

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

 

  • Middle East conflict continued to dominate headlines yesterday
  • Oil prices higher and risk averse tone to investor sentiment
  • Currency-wise, the dollar was firmer
  • EUR/USD opens this morning below $1.17
  • Ahead today, developments/events in the Strait of Hormuz will be in focus
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2025
EUR/USD 1.1683   -0.38 -0.53
EUR/GBP 0.8637   0.08 -0.90
GBP/USD 1.3521   -0.49 0.36
GBP/EUR 1.1572   -0.08 0.90
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.

 

 
 
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