Pound (GBP) eases on profit-taking
The pound (GBP) ended last week on a softer note, amid some modest profit-taking.
This came after Thursday’s surge in Sterling, triggered by a closer-than-anticipated Bank of England (BoE) vote to cut interest rates.
With little in the way of UK economic releases early this week, the pound may struggle to find clear direction.
Euro (EUR) pressured by caution over Trump-Putin talks
The euro (EUR) was subdued on Friday, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.
Although some hope the talks could open the door to peace in Ukraine, markets remain doubtful over the likelihood of any meaningful breakthrough.
Without major Eurozone data on the calendar, uncertainty surrounding the Trump-Putin meeting could keep the euro under pressure today.
US dollar (USD) finds support from risk aversion
The US dollar (USD) closed Friday higher, benefiting from safe-haven demand amid a gloomy market tone.
However, Thursday’s nomination by President Trump of a dovish ally for the vacant FOMC seat kept rate cut speculation alive, limiting USD upside.
Today, a speech from Federal Reserve policymaker Michelle Bowman will be in focus. Should she echo dovish sentiment within the central bank, the US dollar may come under renewed pressure.
Canadian dollar (CAD) steady after mixed labour data
The Canadian dollar (CAD) moved sideways on Friday, after jobs data revealed unemployment was unchanged in July but that employment suffered its steepest drop since January 2022.
Oil market trends are set to guide the ‘loonie’ at the start of the week, with further declines in crude prices likely to weigh on CAD.
Australian dollar (AUD) holds steady ahead of RBA call
The Australian dollar (AUD) traded flat in early-week trade, as markets stayed cautious ahead of Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate announcement.
New Zealand dollar (NZD) drifts lower in cautious trade
The New Zealand dollar (NZD) remained subdued through Monday’s Asian session, amid persistent risk-off sentiment.
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