GBP/USD and EUR/GBP both broke out of multi-week ranges at the end of last week but need to consolidate before the next move. The FTSE 100 is pushing higher on a general risk-on theme.
Blogs
Japanese Yen Forecast: Key USD/JPY Levels to Watch
Soft start to the week for the Japanese Yen. However, negative macro risks keep USD/JPY downside bias intact.
British Pound (GBP) Latest: GBP/USD Under Pressure, EU-UK Trade Talks Need a Reboot
Trade talks between the EU and the UK are becoming increasingly fractured and with the June 31 extension deadline nearing, both sides need to push forward. Weekend commentary from BoE chief economi…
British Pound Feeling Familiar Pain of Brexit as Covid-19 Takes its Toll
The British Pound’s sensitivity to political risk is returning as GBP suffers from the UK’s internal fragmentation and renewed concerns about Brexit amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Crude Oil Prices Hit One-Month Highs On Economic Re-Start Hopes
Crude oil prices found continuing support from investors looking to the gradual re-opening of Covid-hit economies, along with production cuts.
Gold Price Forecast: Breakout Pushes RSI Towards Overbought Territory
The break above the November 2012 high ($1754) may keep the price of gold afloat as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) approaches overbought territory.
US Dollar on Offense? SGD, IDR, PHP, MYR Fundamental Outlook
Is the US Dollar ready to rise against currencies such as the Singapore Dollar, Indonesian Rupiah and Philippine Peso? FOMC minutes, US-China tensions and fiscal stimulus are eyed.
NZD/USD Rate Eyes April Low Ahead of New Zealand Retail Sales Report
NZD/USD may continue to give back the advance from the April low (0.5843) as the update to New Zealand’s Retail Sales report is expected to show a 1.5% contraction.
US Dollar May Rise on Powell Testimony, FOMC & ECB Minutes: Covid-19 in Focus
US Dollar may rise versus the Euro and British Pound ahead of Powell’s testimony, the release of the FOMC and ECB minutes amid renewed Brexit risks.
Outlook Weighs on Sterling Trade – 18 May 2020
The Pound Sterling remained close to a 2-month trough versus both the greenback and the Euro during London trade on Monday.