US Dollar Nears One-Year High
Daily Currency Update
The US dollar inched higher on Tuesday, nearing its one-year high against a basket of currencies, as markets focused on President-elect Donald Trump's ongoing search for a Treasury secretary, which has faced delays but remains a key driver of market sentiment.The dollar’s strength, up over 2% this month, reflects shifting expectations around US monetary policy. Reduced prospects for significant Federal Reserve rate cuts and speculation that Trump's policies could fuel inflation have supported the greenback.
Key Movers
In Europe, a weak economic outlook continues to dampen expectations for major shifts in ECB policy. Markets are closely monitoring key data releases for further insights into the region's economic trajectory.The ECB is expected to lower its deposit rate by another 25 basis points in December, with projections indicating a potential decline to around 1.9% by July.
Expected Ranges
- GBP/USD: 1.2585 - 1.2655 ▼
- GBP/EUR: 1.1935 - 1.2005 ▼
- GBP/AUD: 1.9385 - 1.9485 ▼
- EUR/USD: 1.0505 - 1.0585 ▼