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w/c 27th October: Diplomacy Dominates
GBP
The British Pound remains under pressure, with rallies struggling to hold as traders weigh improving global trade sentiment against domestic uncertainties. Although, hopes of progress in U.SChina negotiations eased market tensions, this has offered little lasting support to the pound. Overall, the pound continues to test key support levels, reflecting fragile confidence ahead of major central bank decisions and UK data releases expected later in the week.
EUR
The Euro strengthened last week, supported by upbeat Eurozone data. Consumer confidence rose to an eight-month high, while PMI figures showed manufacturing stabilising and services expanding. However, early week sentiment may soften with weaker German business and consumer confidence readings, but focus is mostly on the ECBs meeting on Thursday. Overall, Steady policy guidance and resilient inflation could sustain euro stability, with volatility possible after CPI data.
USD
The U.S. Dollar remains resilient amid optimism over progress in U.S China trade talks but has softened following weaker September inflation data. Prices rose below expectationswhich has reinforced, by some, expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts supported by a slowing job growth. Overall, the trade talks alongside upcoming Fed guidance and economic releases will determine whether the dollar’s recent strength can persist.
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