Good Morning ,

 

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

 

  • More cautious tone to sentiment yesterday
  • Amid uncertainty/concerns over Middle East conflict
  • Currency-wise, the main pairs were confined to narrow ranges
  • EUR/USD is trading this morning at the midpoint of $1.17-1.18, similar to yesterday’s open
  • Ahead today, the Middle East will continue to warrant attention
  • There is also some important US macro data due, including non-farm payrolls (Apr)
 
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AIB Services PMI - Service sector activity declines for first time in over five years in April
 
 
  • First decline in total activity since February 2021
  • New business little-changed since March, outlook remains subdued
  • Input price inflation highest since December 2022 
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2025
EUR/USD 1.1745   -0.04 0.00
EUR/GBP 0.8647   0.08 -0.78
GBP/USD 1.3579   -0.13 0.79
GBP/EUR 1.1561   -0.08 0.79
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.

 

 
 
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