Dear Reader,

 

Today's overview of economic news and market action: 

  • As expected, the Fed left interest rates unchanged yesterday …
  • Overall, the market reaction was somewhat muted to the Fed meeting outcome …
  • Elsewhere, the euro was on the defensive yesterday …
  • Meanwhile, the yen strengthened overnight …
  • Today, EUR/USD is operating back below the $1.09 threshold …
  • EUR/GBP is changing hands down under the 84p mark …
  • GBP/USD remains in the top half of the $1.29-1.30 corridor …
  • USD/JPY is at the midpoint of ¥148-149 …
  • Later today, the monetary policy spotlight will shift to the BoE …
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2024
EUR/USD 1.0887   -0.40 5.16
EUR/GBP 0.8385   -0.38 1.35
GBP/USD 1.2981   -0.01 3.76
GBP/EUR 1.1922   0.38 -1.34
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.