Dear Reader,

 

Today's overview of economic news and market action

  • Overall, there was a positive tone to investor sentiment last week …
  • On the currency front, the dollar was under downward pressure …
  • Meantime, the euro was boosted by some better than anticipated flash PMI data …
  • However, the dollar has started this week on a firmer footing …
  • EUR/USD starts this morning in the top half of the $1.04-1.05 range …
  • GBP/USD is changing hands at the midpoint of the $1.24-1.25 corridor …
  • EUR/GBP is operating back below the 84p threshold …
  • This week, monetary policy meetings for the Fed and the ECB will be the focus …
  • Data-wise, the calendar is also jam-packed …
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2024
EUR/USD 1.046   0.11 1.03
EUR/GBP 0.8394   -0.38 1.46
GBP/USD 1.2453   0.43 -0.46
GBP/EUR 1.1906   0.38 -1.44
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.