GBP/USD falls from its peak π
After hitting a high of 1.245, GBP/USD dropped below 1.23 as weaker-than-expected data increased the likelihood of a UK recession. Business activity in the UK fell at its slowest rate in two years, according to the latest PMI survey. That was caused by higher interest rates and sluggish consumer demand due to the rising cost of living.
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After almost falling to 100, the dollar index (DXY) surged above 103. This is for the first time since early January on rising hopes that the Fed will continue to hike interest rates. It was affected by the better-than-expected US jobs report.
EUR/USD jumped more than 1% after the Fed increased interest rates by 25 bps. The currency pair hit 1.1000 for the first time since April 2022, up 2.7% so far in 2023.
GBP/USD falls from its peak π
After hitting a high of 1.245, GBP/USD dropped below 1.23 as weaker-than-expected data increased the likelihood of a UK recession. Business activity in the UK fell at its slowest rate in two years, according to the latest PMI survey. That was caused by higher interest rates and sluggish consumer demand due to the rising cost of living.
EUR/USD extended gains close to 1.09 in January, a fresh nine-month high. EUR/USD benefited from a weaker dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy outlook and incoming rate hikes by the ECB.
NZD/JPY on a roller coaster ride
NZD/JPY jumped almost 3% after the meeting of the Bank of Japan yesterday. All gains have been erased, and NZD/JPY is down 1.5% today.
On Monday, the Brazilian real dropped by over 1% against the dollar, dropping to $5.3. This occurred after Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings, including the Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Presidential Palace.
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After almost falling to 100, the dollar index (DXY) surged above 103. This is for the first time since early January on rising hopes that the Fed will continue to hike interest rates. It was affected by the better-than-expected US jobs report.