Fresh week, fresh data, and as always—plenty for the markets to chew on. Whether you’re importing, exporting, investing abroad, or just watching the pound nervously, this week could bring some real movement across GBP, USD, and EUR. Let’s break it down (without the jargon overload).
💷 GBP – Is the UK Economy Getting Back on Track?
- UK GDP (Friday) is this week’s headline for the pound. If we see signs of recovery, sterling could pick up momentum—but a flat or negative read and the BoE might feel even more pressure to cut rates sooner.
- Bank of England commentary will be floating around too, but don’t expect fireworks—just the usual cautious tone.
💵 USD – All Eyes on Inflation
- Wednesday’s CPI release is a biggie. The market’s still trying to figure out when the Fed might pivot, and this number could shift expectations fast.
- The Fed minutes follow—likely more of the same: “We’re watching the data.” Spoiler: so is everyone else.
💶 EUR – Growth and Dovish Whispers
- We’ve got industrial production and retail sales data across the Eurozone, but the main event is ECB minutes on Thursday.
- Traders are sniffing out any dovish clues—if they catch a whiff, the euro could soften.
🌍 Geopolitics & Risk Mood
- Global risk sentiment is still fragile—China-Taiwan tension, oil prices creeping up, and Middle East uncertainty could push investors back toward the USD.
- It’s a reminder that markets move not just on numbers, but on headlines too.
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