Pound Holds Steady as Labour Eyes Election Majority
Pound Holds Steady as Labour Eyes Election Majority UK equity-index futures rose, and the pound maintained its recent gains following an exit poll suggesting the Labour Party will secure a clear mandate for greater economic stability. Contracts on the FTSE 100 Index increased by 0.2%, while the pound remained steady around $1.276. Early results indicated […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciated for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, driven by high inflation and expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will delay potential rate cuts. The June Meeting Minutes from the RBA revealed that the board saw a stronger case for holding rates […]
GBP/JPY Slides to 205.00 Amid Intervention Fears
GBP/JPY Slides to 205.00 Amid Intervention Fears The GBP/JPY pair continued its downward trend for the second consecutive day on Friday, moving away from its highest level since August 2008, which was around 206.15 earlier this week. Currently, the spot prices are trading just above the 205.00 psychological mark, down approximately 0.35% for the day. […]