US dollar volatile as currency markets adjust
The second half of October brought more volatility as investors tried to gauge whether another Federal Reserve interest rate rise was on the cards.
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US dollar soars to multi-month highs
The latter half of September has been characterised by significant US dollar demand, with USD exchange rates being propelled to new multi-month highs.
Pound slides amid gloomy UK outlook
The past couple of weeks have been characterised by a downbeat market mood, which has been particularly painful for the pound.
Fluctuating central bank expectations stoke currency volatility
We witnessed some notable swings in the currency market over the past couple of weeks, as investors revised interest rate expectations for the Bank of England (BoE), European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve.
Pound supported by robust data
The pound trended broadly higher over the past couple of weeks as some stronger-than-expected UK data releases bolstered Bank of England (BoE) interest rate expectations.
Euro strikes parity with the US dollar
The past couple of weeks have seen the euro face significant pressure amid fears of an impending Eurozone recession.
Slowing inflation triggers dramatic currency movement
We witnessed some dramatic swings in the currency market over the past couple of weeks, amid signs inflationary pressures are easing across the globe.
BoE rate hike speculation rocks the pound
Trade in the pound has been highly changeable over the past couple of weeks as Bank of England (BoE) interest rate speculation has proven to be a double-edged sword for the currency.
USD exchange rates surge amid US debt ceiling jitters
The US dollar enjoyed strong support through the second half of May, with the safe-haven currency being propelled to multi-month highs amid a prevailing risk-off mood.
Central bank rate decisions lead to erratic currency movement
The latest interest rate decisions from the Bank of England (BoE), European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve have injected significant volatility into the currency market so far in May.