British Pound extends gains vs weak USD as Iran diplomacy hopes grow

British Pound extends gains vs weak USD as Iran diplomacy hopes grow

The GBP/USD pair builds on Friday’s modest bounce from a three-week low and gains strong follow-through positive traction at the start of a new week. This marks the second straight day of a positive move and lifts spot prices above mid-1.3300s during the Asian session amid a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD). The USD Index […]

Supply risks keep prices elevated – BNY

Supply risks keep prices elevated – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that Brent has retreated slightly below $100 but remains supported by renewed Middle East tensions, Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and Kazakhstan’s export halt. Institutional flows show high-conviction re-accumulation of energy exposure from a still-depleted base. The report stresses that the oil surge is feeding directly into inflation and […]

British Pound rises as Oil slide softens USD, Fed hike bets increase

British Pound rises as Oil slide softens USD, Fed hike bets increase

The Pound Sterling advances by some 0.20% on Friday as Oil prices tumble, weighing on the US Dollar, while the US-Iran conflict signals a further escalation, which market participants ignored. Despite registering daily gains, the GBP/USD is poised to finish the week with losses of nearly 0.70%. GBP/USD rebounds as oil weakness offsets Fed hike […]

Choppy range view holds against US Dollar – Rabobank

Choppy range view holds against US Dollar – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley describes EUR/USD as wary after the July European Central Bank (ECB) meeting. Foley notes that the Euro (EUR) failed to gain support despite a hawkish ECB tone, while the Dollar benefits from safe haven demand and Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations. Foley still expects EUR/USD to trade in a choppy […]