Dear Reader,

 

Today's overview of economic news and market action: 

 

  • Investor sentiment was holding a somewhat subdued tone yesterday …
  • On the currency front, the dollar maintained its recent upward momentum …
  • In level terms, this sees EUR/USD start today below the $1.17 handle …
  • GBP/USD is changing hands down in the lower half of the $1.35-1.36 range … 
  • Meantime, USD/JPY in the upper half of ¥146-147 …
  • EUR/GBP remains in the bottom half of 86-87p …
  • Today, the focus will likely be on US trade policy developments once again …

 
 
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Today's Opening FX Rates
 
      % Change Day* End 2024
EUR/USD 1.1681   -0.45 12.83
EUR/GBP 0.8625   0.02 4.25
GBP/USD 1.3539   -0.47 8.22
GBP/EUR 1.159   -0.02 -4.08
*versus Previous Day's European Open

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.

 

 

 
 
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