Sterling Could Rise Further Vs Euro on BOE Rate-Rise Prospects -- Market Talk
0746 GMT - Sterling's recent gains against the euro could extend further on the prospect of the Bank of England raising interest rates at its next meeting, ING's Chris Turner says in a note. The
Euro remains under pressure as hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve exert further strain
Gelonghui, October 8 — The euro held steady during European trading on Thursday, after a sharp mid-week decline. Later in the day, central bank officials from the European Central Bank, the Bank of
FX Compass: French anxieties spill over into the foreign exchange market
Main pointsFrench fiscal risks have weakened the euro, prompting a recommendation to short EUR/USD on rallies. A sell-off in French government bonds has widened the yield spread between 10-year OATs
Growth and political factors support the pound: Maintain long GBP; switch funding currency from CHF to EUR
Main pointsUK macro resilience and controlled fiscal risk premiums are supporting the pound. Last week, UK GDP data continued to underpin the currency from an activity perspective, while the Labour
Sterling Lifted by French Fiscal Concerns, Resilient U.K. Data -- Market Talk
1300 GMT - The recent selloff in French government bonds due to fiscal worries makes U.K. assets look comparatively safe, supporting sterling versus the euro, Ebury's Enrique Diaz-Alvarez says in a
Euro Falls Vs Sterling as Fiscal Concerns Appear Greater in France Than U.K. -- Market Talk
0920 GMT - The euro falls to an 11-week low against sterling as France's political and fiscal issues are arguably in a more difficult position than those of the U.K., Rabobank's Jane Foley says in a
Euro Could Stay Weak on Risk of ECB Repricing as French Yields Surge -- Market Talk
0821 GMT - The euro looks set to remain weak as the European Central Bank's tightening cycle is more vulnerable to being repriced than the Federal Reserve's amid surging French government bond
Resilience of Emerging Market FX Under Test: Fed Rate Hikes Trigger Carry Trade Unwind as the US Dollar Continues to Strengthen
Main pointsFed rate hikes have triggered the unwinding of carry‑trade positions, putting downward pressure on emerging‑market FX (EM FX). Although weak nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data have eased near‑
FX Technical Update: Cyclical markets are hovering near critical thresholds; a breach below these levels would suggest a negative regime shift.
Main pointsEUR/USD has accelerated lower, threatening a key support level; a break below 1.12 would trigger a negative structural shift. The pair has now swiftly slipped through the critical support
Euro Hits 10-Week Low Vs Sterling as French-German Yield Gap Surges -- Market Talk
1142 GMT - The euro falls to a 10-week low against sterling as the spread between French and German government bond yields widened further. Sterling is also lifted by U.K. Prime Minister Andy
Sterling Hits Two-Month High Against Euro Amid Hopes For Better U.K.-EU Ties -- Market Talk
0825 GMT - Sterling's rise to a two-month high against the euro possibly reflects some independent euro weakness along with the prospect of improved U.K.-EU ties under U.K. Prime Minister Andy
Express News | Rising Expectations of Bank of England Rate Hikes Drive Surge in UK Bond Yields and Strengthen Pound
As market expectations for interest rate hikes by the Bank of England in the coming months intensify, UK government bond yields have risen to multi-year highs, strengthening the pound sterling. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) indicates that rising oil prices are exacerbating inflation concerns, prompting investors to price in four rate hikes by the Bank of England before July 2027. The yield on the UK 10-year gilt touched 5.509%, its highest level since 2007, while the 30-year gilt yield rose to 6% for the first time since 1998. The euro fell against the pound to a seven-week low.
Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 PM ET: Growth, Inflation Figures Show Signs of an Economic Pickup | Signs ...
Growth, Inflation Figures Show Signs of an Economic Pickup The U.S. economy grew more than previously thought in the second quarter of 2026 and inflation remained firm in August, according to new
Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 11 AM ET: Growth, Inflation Figures Show Signs of an Economic Pickup | U.S. ...
Growth, Inflation Figures Show Signs of an Economic Pickup The U.S. economy grew more than previously thought in the second quarter of 2026 and inflation remained firm in August, according to new
Driven by hedging demand for the UK budget, sterling volatility hits two-month high
The expiration dates of the monthly options coincide with the timing of the UK budget announcement on October 28, and option pricing has already begun to factor in the risk associated with this event.
Sterling Stays Weaker After U.K. PMI Data -- Market Talk
0848 GMT - Sterling remains weaker against the dollar and the euro after a key measure of manufacturing and services activity fell more than expected in September. The U.K. composite purchasing
The euro rebounded against the pound for the second consecutive day, with PMI data and the UK-eurozone interest rate differential serving as key drivers. Fiscal risks are capping the euro's upside potential.
On Wednesday, the euro continued to edge higher against the pound, with the pair climbing to around 0.8580—a second consecutive session of gains—though it remains anchored in the middle of its
Sterling Stuck in Tight Range Vs Euro But Could Fall on Possible BOE Repricing -- Market Talk
0838 GMT - Sterling continues to trade in a tight range against the euro after the Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% last week, ING's Francesco Pesole says in a note. The BOE wasn't as "
FX Technical Update: Major currency pairs fluctuate repeatedly around key levels; AUD/USD retreats from range resistance.
Main pointsThe U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has been oscillating around the 100 level, with an unclear technical picture, prompting a neutral stance. The index has once again breached the resistance zone
BOE-ECB Divergence Could Dent Sterling -- Market Talk
1406 GMT - Sterling could weaken against the euro as the Bank of England could keep interest rates unchanged this year while the European Central Bank raises rates further, Danske Bank's Kirstine