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w/c 9th February: Political Overhang
GBP
The British Pound has fallen back after fresh political turmoil in the UK, following the resignation of a senior aide to Prime Minister Starmer. Markets are wary that ongoing instability could lead to looser fiscal policy, which would undermine confidence. This comes on top of last week’s Bank of England meeting, which signalled a likely rate cut in March. Together, politics and policy expectations are weighing on the Pound at the start of the week.
EUR
The Euro is holding firmer ground as investors take some comfort from relative stability in the Eurozone. While the broader outlook remains cautious, the single currency has benefited from a softer Dollar and reduced immediate geopolitical tensions. With limited Eurozone data due today, the Euro is likely to take its lead from US developments and overall market sentiment rather than domestic news.
USD
The U.S. Dollar is slightly weaker as early week caution sets in and recent strength begins to fade. While some see the recent rebound as temporary, attention now turns to a heavy US data calendar, including jobs and inflation figures. These releases will be key in shaping expectations for the months ahead and could drive renewed volatility in the Dollar as the week unfolds.
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