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09/01/2026

Market Insight 09-01-2026

The US Dollar strengthened ahead of today’s NFP release, with markets cautious and volatility subdued. Sterling weakened against the Dollar but held above 1.15 versus the Euro.

08/01/2026

Market Insight 08-01-2026

Markets turned cautious ahead of a heavy US data slate, with the Dollar steady after strong ISM Services data. Sterling softened against the Dollar but held firm versus the Euro.

07/01/2026

Market Insight 07-01-2026

The US Dollar steadies ahead of a heavy US data slate, while risk appetite improves. Sterling consolidates near recent highs, supported by BoE caution.

06/01/2026

Market Insight 06-01-2026

The US Dollar softened as risk appetite improved and weak ISM Manufacturing data weighed on the currency. Sterling advanced strongly, with GBP/EUR breaking to 1.1550 and GBP/USD holding near multi‑month highs.

05/01/2026

Market Insight 05-01-2026

The US Dollar extended its recovery as geopolitical tensions surged following the US strike on Venezuela. Sterling held firm against the Euro and only modestly softened against the Dollar, supported by the BoE’s gradual easing stance.

24/12/2025

Market Insight 24-12-2025

Markets quietened ahead of Christmas Eve, with the Dollar under pressure despite stronger US GDP. Sterling held firm above 1.3500 on BoE’s gradual easing stance, while the Euro gained modestly on Fed–ECB divergence.

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