Dear Reader,

 

Today's overview of economic news and market action: 

 

  • Looking back over March, risk averse mood has dominated
  • Global trade concerns and consequences for economic growth has weighed on sentiment
  • Currency-wise, the dollar has been under significant pressure
  • EUR/USD starts last trading day of March in lower half of $1.08-1.09
  • EUR/GBP is near midpoint of 83-84p
  • Ahead this week, big focus will be on President Trump’s new tariff plans (Wed)
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2024
EUR/USD 1.0826   0.33 4.57
EUR/GBP 0.8357   0.25 1.02
GBP/USD 1.2948   0.08 3.49
GBP/EUR 1.1959   -0.25 -1.01
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.

 

 

 
 
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