Market Updates

5 Jan 2026

Dollar direction hinges on key US data releases

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Sterling is supported by a firm risk backdrop and patient BoE expectations, while euro direction hinges on inflation data and ECB resolve. For the dollar, a heavy U.S. data calendar and Friday’s jobs report remain the key swing factor for near-term moves.  

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5 Jan 2026

Dollar direction hinges on key US data releases

1 min read

Sterling is supported by a firm risk backdrop and patient BoE expectations, while euro direction hinges on inflation data and ECB resolve. For the dollar, a heavy U.S. data calendar and Friday’s jobs report remain the key swing factor for near-term moves.  

15 Dec 2025

Sterling advances as markets weigh BoE and US data

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It’s a huge week for inbound data across G3 currencies, providing key information to support central bank activity around inflation and employment, alongside an expected rate cut in the UK, and a hold from the ECB.

8 Dec 2025

GBPUSD climbs ahead of Fed announcement

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Sterling and the euro have both seen notable moves last week, with the big event of the week an almost certain rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday.

1 Dec 2025

Rate cuts and a new chair on the horizon for Fed

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In this week’s update we look at the news of a likely Fed chair change, the impact of the budget on GBP, and eurozone market activity impacting the major currency pairs. 

24 Nov 2025

New Weekly FX Reports. GBP/USD pressured as markets brace for UK budget

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Welcome to the new Weekly Market Update from IFX Payments. Now including in-depth reports on the key market trends and what’s impacting the major currency pairs you care about.

17 Nov 2025

Pound underperforms on income tax revelation

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Markets tread cautiously with long sought after data and fiscal uncertainty on the horizon. With the US government finally reopening, traders brace for a deluge of data that could redefine the Fed’s path.

10 Nov 2025

Shutdown breakthrough offers glimmer of hope for markets

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Is the shutdown close to an end? Markets took a breather as Washington edges closer to reopening. After weeks of political gridlock, a rare break of ranks in the US Senate has steadied global sentiment.

3 Nov 2025

Dollar holds firm as markets digest Fed’s cautious cut

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With one central bank cutting last week, traders await the decision of another this week. There are no major swings to speak of but rather sterling and dollar holding steady amidst economic uncertainty on both sides of the Atlantic. The risks particularly to the pound ahead of the budget decision has helped the euro to edge higher.

27 Oct 2025

Fed decision looms whilst US China trade talks underway

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It’s all to play for this week. The US and China are on the verge of a truce and the ECB brace for a crucial health check on the Eurozone economy. Key storylines in the US tariff saga have reached a climax. There’s also some interesting news concerning something of a clean slate for South Africa and Nigeria, as far as money transfers in and out of the country are concerned.

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