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Pound to Australian Dollar Faces Breakout as Key Data Looms
The GBP/AUD exchange rate is nearing a decisive move after weeks of narrowing trading, with upcoming Australian jobs and wage data expected to determine the next direction for the pair
Australian Dollar Outlook Strengthens as Gold Correlation Rises
Standard Chartered projects the AUD/USD rate to reach 0.74 within three months and 0.75 in a year, citing support from the Reserve Bank of Australia, Chinese growth, commodity demand, and a stronger link to gold prices
Revolut Gains French Banking Licence as Bunq Faces US Setback
Major developments in global banking this week include Revolut's full French licence, Bunq's US charter rejection, Bank of America's $1.9bn move into India, and a $1.44bn sale of Moneris in Canada, with executive changes at NAB also in focus
Pound Sterling Holds Near 1.35 as UK Growth Data Fails to Convince
Sterling remains close to 1.35 against the US dollar after UK GDP growth outpaces expectations, but uneven gains and cautious market sentiment highlight ongoing risks from inflation, energy prices, and global economic uncertainty
Pound Edges Up Against Australian Dollar as Risk Appetite Fades
The Pound to Australian Dollar rate inched higher as global risk aversion weighed on the Australian Dollar, while hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia signals may cap Sterling's gains above AU$1.91
Australian Dollar Outlook Steady as RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%
Goldman Sachs expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep its policy rate unchanged through 2026, reinforcing the Australian Dollar's appeal as inflation and economic data remain closely watched by markets
Pound to Australian Dollar: RBA Holds, US Data Sets the Tone
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep rates steady, but the direction of the Pound to Australian Dollar exchange rate this week will likely be shaped by US inflation data and the resulting moves in the US Dollar.
Yen Nears 160 Against Dollar as Intervention Effects Fade
The Japanese yen has lost much of its recent intervention-driven strength, trading close to 160 per US dollar, while the Australian dollar holds near an eight-week high after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates unchanged
South Korean Won Drops as Dollar Strengthens, Yen Retreats
The South Korean won led declines among Asian currencies as the US dollar gained ground and the Japanese yen lost recent intervention-driven strength. Investors are watching upcoming US inflation data for signals on future Federal Reserve policy.
Currency Futures Show Diverging Trends as Stock Index Contracts Rise
Open interest in major currency futures shifted in different directions for the week ending August 4, with the Mexican peso and Australian dollar gaining ground while the British pound and Brazilian real saw notable declines
2026 Coin of the Year: Bi-Metallic Nominees Showcase Innovation
The 2026 Coin of the Year shortlist for Best Bi-Metallic features coins from ten countries, each using contrasting metals and distinctive designs to highlight national themes, technical advances, and commemorative events
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