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Dollar Bearish Bets Reach Unprecedented High as Asset Managers Anticipate Slower US Inflation and Potential Fed Policy Shift In a bold display of confidence, asset managers have aggressively increased their bearish bets on the dollar, reaching a historic peak. This surge in pessimistic sentiment comes amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve’s prolonged tightening of

Sterling Rises with Upbeat Retail Sales The Pound Sterling (GBP) is gaining strength following the release of upbeat United Kingdom Retail Sales data. Consumer spending growth in June exceeded expectations, with Monthly Retail Sales expanding by 0.7% compared to the anticipated 0.2%. Additionally, annual consumer spending data contracted by 1.0%, surpassing the consensus of -1.5%.

The GBP/USD pair continues to experience pressure, hovering near the 1.2920 level The GBP/USD pair is enduring continuous strain, staying close to the critical 1.2920 level as the European session commences. This stress is fueled by the weaker-than-expected inflation data from the UK for June. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mere increase

GBP/JPY drops 100 pips below 181.00 due to poor UK inflation, yields The GBP/JPY currency pair saw a considerable drop of 100 pips to below 181.00, driven primarily by disappointing UK inflation data and weaker Treasury bond yields. The pair dipped further to around 180.80 in the early hours of Wednesday morning in London, reflecting

AUD/USD Steady Above 0.6800 Amid RBA Policies The Australian dollar to United States dollar (AUD/USD) pair is currently demonstrating a steady performance, maintaining its position above the 0.6800 mark in the Tokyo session. Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)’s inclination towards further policy restrictions, the Aussie currency has yet to experience a significant shift.