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GBP/USD declines as Fed policy turns more restrictive and BoE remains neutral

GBP/USD fell as a restrictive Federal Reserve rate hike contrasted sharply with the Bank of England holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75%.

GBP/USD declines as Fed policy turns more restrictive and BoE remains neutral

Oil price analysis: can Crude hold above $100

The U.S. crude market delivered a bearish signal this week. The API reported a 7.14-million-barrel increase in inventories for the week ending September 11, against expectations for a draw. Gasoline and distillate stocks also increased. Normally, that would put immediate pressure on crude.

Oil price analysis: can Crude hold above $100

10-year Treasury yield reaches multi-year high as US dollar strengthens

The 10-year US Treasury yield has reached the 5.0% mark amid persistent inflationary pressures and mounting sovereign debt concerns. Concurrently, elevated yields and geopolitical safe-haven demand have pushed the US dollar index upwards.

10-year Treasury yield reaches multi-year high as US dollar strengthens

Silver price analysis: will $60.90 hold this week?

Silver is entering this week with two very different forces pulling on its price. The first is Federal Reserve and markets are focused on how another rate decision could affect real yields and the dollar. The second is physical market expects to record its sixth consecutive annual deficit in 2026.

Silver price analysis: will $60.90 hold this week?

USD/CHF tests a key resistance level; a fundamental and technical overview

The USD/CHF currency pair is testing a key resistance level as hawkish Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations contrast sharply with the Swiss National Bank’s dovish policy stance, widening interest rate differentials and reinforcing bullish momentum.

USD/CHF tests a key resistance level; a fundamental and technical overview

Gold price forecast: will the Fed delay the next gold rally?

After global gold ETFs attracted a record $18 billion net inflows in August, the pace of Western buying has begun to look less aggressive as investors reassessed the interest-rate outlook. Asian demand, however, remains comparatively resilient, creating a market increasingly divided between tactical Western positioning and more persistent Asian accumulation.

Gold price forecast: will the Fed delay the next gold rally?

UK industrial activity strengthens beyond expectations; GBP/USD climbs

Strong UK industrial production figures surpassed forecasts, boosting GBP/USD to $1.3520. However, persistent inflation and mixed economic indicators highlight uncertainty surrounding future Bank of England monetary policy decisions.

UK industrial activity strengthens beyond expectations; GBP/USD climbs

Week ahead: Inflation, central banks and the yen could set the tone for global markets

This week left investors with fewer easy answers. The ECB tightened policy again as energy prices complicated Europe's inflation outlook. U.S. inflation refused to cool cleanly enough for the Fed to relax. Treasury yields climbed even after Washington expanded bond buybacks, while the yen staged one of its strongest rallies in months.

Week ahead: Inflation, central banks and the yen could set the tone for global markets

Euro falls despite ECB's hawkish policy stance

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates to 2.65% amid inflationary risks stemming from the Middle East. However, the euro fell against the US dollar as rising US Treasury yields and expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes favoured the greenback.

Euro falls despite ECB's hawkish policy stance

USD/JPY outlook: Yen is strengthening as BoJ rate hike expectations rise

The yen is strengthening again, but this time the market has more than intervention to trade. Expectations of another Bank of Japan rate hike are giving the currency a fundamental reason to stay stronger. After touching a 40-year low near 164 in late July, the USD/JPY plummeted to a 7-month low near 153.

USD/JPY outlook: Yen is strengthening as BoJ rate hike expectations rise