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Why is the Pound rising after this morning's Bank of England rate cut?

The Bank of England surprised markets despite delivering a widely expected 25 bps rate cut to 4.00%. A rare split vote (5-4) and hawkish commentary from Governor Bailey sparked a rebound in the Pound, as traders shifted focus to the central bank's future path. We analyze GBP/USD technicals across multiple timeframes to assess the current momentum and outlook.

07-08-2025 15:39 GMT by Elior Manier

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The US Dollar tries to find stable ground

Since Friday’s NFP miss, the US Dollar has dropped sharply, with the DXY falling from 100.00 to the high 97.00s as Fed cut expectations rise. Equities are surging on the back of this move, with the DAX up 1.7% and Nasdaq futures nearing record highs. Let's spot if USD weakness is poised to continue.

07-08-2025 13:16 GMT by Elior Manier

BoE poised to lower rates, Pound steady

The BoE is widely expected to lower rates today by a quarter-point to 4.0%. This would be the first rate cut since February. The BoE is caught between a deteriorating economy and rising inflation and that could be reflected in a split MPC vote.

07-08-2025 10:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

EUR/GBP Technical: Bullish impulsive upleg intact (EUR outperformance over GBP) as BoE looms

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 25 bps to 4%, its lowest in over two years, amid persistent inflation concerns. UK core inflation rose to 3.7% y/y in June, well above the 2% target. Ahead of the BoE decision, EUR/GBP appears poised for a potential bullish breakout, supported by firm technical momentum and narrowing in the discount of German-UK bond yield spreads, with key resistances at 0.8740 and 0.8800, followed by 0.8860 next.

07-08-2025 08:23 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Outlook: Mixed Signals as Rate Cut Expectations Grow

Silver's technical outlook shows mixed signals with a prevailing bearish trend despite a recent rebound. Rising US rate cut expectations and conflicting technical indicators make the next move a "coin toss." Client sentiment data also suggests a potential near-term fall.

06-08-2025 21:09 GMT by Zain Vawda

NFP miss sends the USD tumbling — North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – North American assets, particularly the USD and US Indices take a beating after the missed US Jobs number . Taking a look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USDCAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

06-08-2025 20:13 GMT by Elior Manier

Eurozone retail sales rebound, euro pushes higher

The eurozone posted mixed data today. Eurozone retail sales bounced back with a gain of 0.9% m/m. German Factory Orders declined for a second consecutive month. The Fed is widely expected to cut rates at the September meeting.

06-08-2025 15:35 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Bank of England (BoE) Meeting Preview: Job Market Holds the Key as 25 bps Cut Looms

This BoE meeting preview analyzes the expected 0.25% rate cut on August 7, 2025. Key factors influencing the decision include the cooling labor market, weaker-than-expected economic growth, and sticky inflation. The article also discusses the MPC vote split, future monetary policy outlook, and technical analysis for GBP/USD.

06-08-2025 14:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

AUDUSD lifted by rally in the New Zealand dollar and positive data

AUDUSD Multi-timeframe analysis as key technical patterns could be into play with the Aussie currently leading the forex board. Taking a look at fundamentals for the pair and if the current rally can hold further.

06-08-2025 13:54 GMT by Elior Manier

New Zealand's unemployment rate rises to 4½ high, Kiwi pushes higher

New Zealand posted a soft jobs report for Q2. Job growth declined by 0.1% and unemployment rate ticked up to 5.2%, the highest since 2020. We'll hear from three FOMC members later today, with investors hoping for some insights about the Fed rate path.

06-08-2025 09:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Japans Nominal Wage Hits Four-Month High, European Shares Advance, DAX Back at Crucial 24000 Level

Global markets overview: Japan's wages hit 4-month high; European shares advance, DAX at 24000. US tariff threats loom for India and China. Discusses technicals for DAX, Nikkei, Gold, and Oil, with client sentiment data for DAX.

06-08-2025 09:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now

EUR/USD Technical: Poised for a minor bullish breakout in euro strength

The euro staged a sharp rebound against the US dollar on 1 August, gaining 1.5% after weaker-than-expected US jobs data halted a week-long decline. Since 4 August, EUR/USD has traded in a narrow range, as markets digest rising stagflation risks and await President Trump’s Fed nomination. Technical indicators suggest a potential bullish breakout, with support at 1.1520 and resistance at 1.1600 and 1.1680/1705.

06-08-2025 06:37 GMT by Kelvin Wong

GBPUSD outlook ahead of Thursday's Bank of England rate decision

GBPUSD Technical analysis and a review of the ongoing trends after seeing some swift changes in the price action. Preparing for the upcoming Bank of England rate decision through a multi-timeframe analysis and looking at the expectations.

05-08-2025 19:26 GMT by Elior Manier

USDCHF – Is it the end of the run for the Swiss Franc?

USDCHF Outlook – Taking a peek at the most recent reversal in the Swiss Franc after its strong 2025 run to establish if a local bottom has been found. Multi-timeframe analysis of the pair and a small parenthesis on CHFJPY.

05-08-2025 16:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Eurozone, US Services PMI lower than expected

Business activity remains weak in both the eurozone and the US. Eurozone Services PMI rose slightly in July to 51.0, up from 50.5 in June. In the US, the ISM Services PMI softened to 50.1, down from 50.8 in June. This points to stagnation in the services sector.

05-08-2025 15:30 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

New Zealand employment expected to decline, US ISM Services PMI

New Zealand releases the Q2 employment report on Wednesday and the markets are expecting a -0.1% reading and for the unemployment rate to rise to 5.3% from 5.1%. In the US, the ISM Services PMI is expected to improve slightly to 51.5, which put indicate weak expansion.

05-08-2025 14:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

BoJ minutes indicate more rate hikes coming, yen dips

The Bank of Japan minutes from June indicated that the central bank plans to raise rates if growth and inflation increases in line with BoJ forecasts. The US ISM Services PMI is expected to rise 51.5 in July, which would indicate weak expansion.

05-08-2025 10:40 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Markets Today: Global Shares Recovery Continues, Tariff Implementation, FTSE 100 Hovers Near All-Time Highs

Global markets see recovery as Asian stocks rise on rate cut hopes. Trump implements new tariffs. FTSE 100 hovers near all-time highs. Services PMIs strong in Japan and China. Gold holds firm, oil drops. Investors await earnings reports and Fed comments. Analysis of FTSE 100 technicals.

05-08-2025 08:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Swiss inflation unchanged, Swiss franc extends gains

Swiss inflation was unchanged in July, down from 0.2% a month earlier. If inflation continues to drop, the SNB could push interest rates into negative territory. US nonfarm payrolls came in at 73 thousand, lower than expected, and the May and June reports were revised sharply lower. This points to widening cracks in the US labour market.

04-08-2025 15:00 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

Australia inflation gauge hits 20-month high, Aussie gains ground

Australia's MI inflation guage jumped 0.9% in July, up sharply from 0.1% in June. The RBA is widely expected to cut rates on Aug. 12 as inflation has been contained. US nonfarm payrolls were weaker than expected, as the cracks in the labor market appear to be wider than previously expected.

04-08-2025 14:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher

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