The British pound surged against the euro today, driven by the latest Eurozone economic data.
Currency Market Movements
Over the past week, the pound has strengthened by 1.75% against the US dollar, while the Australian dollar (Aussie), New Zealand dollar (Kiwi), and Canadian dollar (Looney) are all trading at two-week highs.
Euro Weakens Amid German Consumer Confidence Decline
Today’s data revealed a decline in German consumer confidence, falling below the anticipated -20 mark. As a result, the euro has dipped approximately 0.2% against its major peers.
Key Upcoming Data Releases
- EU Money Supply data is set for release in the morning.
- US Trade Balance data will follow later in the day.
FOMC Fed Policy Announcement
The highlight of the day is the FOMC Fed policy announcement scheduled for this evening. Market expectations suggest a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this year. Investors will closely watch any signals from the Fed regarding future monetary policy.
What This Means for You
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