Daniela Hathorn

GBP/USD continues to face downward pressure despite higher wages in April

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its policy unchanged on Wednesday – data from Reuters shows a 99% chance of no change. Last week’s 25-basis-point rate cut from the ECB has done nothing to change market expectations, and why should it?

US equities trade mixed on Friday as traders await the latest round of jobs data.

US crude prices dropped to a four-month low after data showed rising inventories and OPEC+ announced production increases

Gold and Silver turn dovish ahead of the US jobs data

After months of waiting, a rate cut from the ECB on Thursday looks like a done deal. Data from Reuters shows markets pricing in a 96% chance of a 25-basis point cut from the European Central Bank following Thursday’s policy meeting.

Consumer inflation ticked up in May in the Eurozone but markets remain convinced a rate cut is coming on June 6th.

GBP/USD turned bearish on Wednesday after being rejected at 1.28 the day prior. It’s not the first time the pair has been rejected at that level which suggests it has become somewhat of a psychological barrier, at which buyers need to show increased commitment to overcome.

US equity indices pull back from recent highs as traders prepare for the US PCE data

Crude oil prices extend their losses on Thursday. US crude (WTI) has pulled back to $78.50 per barrel, ending the bullish attempt to regain the $80 handle after bouncing from $76 earlier this week.