Upbeat PMIs push GBPUSD back to the upper end of the range

GBP/USD: Friday correction after surge

On Friday, the GBP/USD pair declined to 1.3401 after strong gains earlier in the week. The previous rally was triggered by July business activity data, which showed the best performance in a year, mainly supported by the services sector.

RoboForex | 2 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 22nd August 2025

Ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech tonight, three Fed officials poured cold water on expectations of a September rate cut. U.S. PMI data showed stronger business activity in August, but weekly jobless claims posted the most significant increase in nearly three months, highlighting continued labor market weakness.

ATFX | 2 days ago

Eurozone PMI in Focus as Dollar Holds Strong | 21st August 2025

FX markets tread cautiously ahead of Eurozone PMI and FOMC minutes. EUR/USD holds near 1.1650 under dollar pressure, while GBP/USD slips toward 1.3400 on sticky UK inflation. USD/JPY steadies in the mid-147s, EUR/JPY consolidates near 171.70, and USD/CAD hovers at 1.3880 with oil gains offering little relief. Traders eye PMI prints and Fed signals for direction.

Moneta Markets | 3 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 21st August 2025

The FOMC minutes revealed that only two Fed policymakers supported a rate cut in September. U.S. equities fell on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 pressured by a tech selloff as investors rotated into lower-valued sectors, while awaiting comments from Fed officials at the Jackson Hole symposium later this week. The Dow edged up 0.04%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.24%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.67%.

ATFX | 3 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 20th August 2025

The U.S. increased tariffs on 407 products, with steel and aluminium duties reaching as high as 50%. U.S. equities declined on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 pushed lower by technology shares, while investors looked ahead to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech later this week at the central bank’s annual symposium.

ATFX | 4 days ago

GBPUSD keeps August rally on pause

GBPUSD faces low volatility but holds above 50-day SMA. Bearish short-term structure intact; bullish bias could emerge above 1.3655.

XM Group | 5 days ago

Pound Holds Ahead of Inflation Data | 19th August 2025

Gold holds near $3,338 as traders eye Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks, while silver struggles below $38.00 amid fading safe-haven demand. GBP/USD steadies around 1.3500 ahead of UK CPI, with stronger GDP offering support. NZD/USD firms near 0.5925 as markets await the RBNZ decision, while USD/CNY stays anchored after a slightly weaker PBoC fix. Key central bank signals remain in focus.

Moneta Markets | 5 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 19th August 2025

U.S. equities ended Monday little changed as investors struggled for direction, awaiting earnings reports from major retailers for further clues on the economic outlook, while also focusing on the upcoming Federal Reserve symposium in Jackson Hole. The Dow Jones slipped 0.08%, the S&P 500 edged down 0.03%, and the Nasdaq inched up 0.01%.

ATFX | 5 days ago

EURUSD	1.17243	GBPUSD	1.35175	AUDUSD	0.64894
USDJPY	146.779	USDCAD	1.38211	USDCHF	0.80083