Global markets began the week on a cautious note as investors awaited the return of normal trading conditions following the three-day weekend in the United States. Market participants remained focused on a series of scheduled economic releases and speeches from major central bank officials later in the day. The Bank of Canada is also set
The British pound was on track to record its biggest weekly gain against the US dollar in 12 weeks on Friday. The currency was supported by easing domestic political concerns and weaker-than-expected US labour market data, which weighed on the dollar. Sterling rose 0.1% to $1.3357 during the session. The move brought its weekly gain
The USD/ZAR pair was little changed on July 1 as traders reacted to hawkish remarks by South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago, who spoke at the European Central Bank (ECB) forum in Portugal. The pair was trading at 16.40, a few pips below last month’s high of 16.67. SARB may hike interest rates
The Japanese Yen weakened to its lowest level against the US Dollar in nearly four decades on the final trading day of the second quarter, as investors turned their attention to a series of major economic releases and ongoing geopolitical developments. The USD/JPY pair was around 162.00 mark during Asian trading, reaching its highest level
The foreign exchange market opened the week on a cautious note as the US dollar held firm against major currencies, supported by safe-haven demand amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors closely monitored developments between the United States and Iran while awaiting key macroeconomic events, including the European Central Bank’s annual forum and
Global financial markets remained under pressure during the European morning on Friday as investors continued to adopt a cautious approach following steep declines across Asian equity markets. A sustained selloff in technology stocks weighed heavily on market sentiment, while traders looked ahead to speeches from several US Federal Reserve policymakers later in the day. The
The British pound was on track for its worst monthly performance against the dollar since July 2025 on Thursday, as fading interest rate support and renewed political uncertainty weighed on sterling. The decline comes in a week that marked the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote and followed the resignation of Labour Prime Minister Keir
The pound rose to a 10-month high against the euro on Wednesday as investors assessed the political outlook in the UK and the possible shape of a future government under Andy Burnham, who is widely seen as the likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Sterling strengthened after markets turned their attention to who could
The US dollar held firm on Tuesday as markets continued to price in a more hawkish Federal Reserve, while the Japanese yen hovered near a multi-decade low and the Indian rupee opened on a flat note against the greenback. The dollar remained supported even as oil prices edged lower on easing Gulf tensions. Traders largely
The pound weakened on Monday as investors assessed mounting speculation that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could soon set out a timetable for his departure, opening the door for Andy Burnham to emerge as the country’s next leader. Sterling was down 0.2% at $1.321. The currency has now lost around 3% since pressure on Starmer