Daily Currency Report

The dollar steadied against the yen as expectations run high that the Fed will pause next week from its two-year campaign of raising interest rates. Markets will be looking towards the BOE and ECB interest rate decisions for any clues of economic recovery in the UK and Eurozone.

GBP
The sterling rose to an eight-week high against the greenback as investors continue to weigh up interest rate prospects. The BOE figures revealed that British mortgage approvals were at their highest level in five months.

USD
The dollar could be impacted with the release of the core Personal Income and Expenditures and ISM Manufacturing index.

EUR
The ECB may raise rates this week by a further 25 basis, marking its fourth hike in nine months. Retail sales are looking up, industrial orders strong, unemployment falling and economic confidence is the best it has been for over five years.

JPY
It was a good day for the yen after the release of stronger than expected industrial production. The unexpected increase seemed to signal momentum in the economy.