EBC Daily Snapshot Jul 4, 2024
EBC Forex Snapshot
4 Jul 2024
The dollar was on the back foot on Thursday after ADP employment report showed a less-than-expected job gains in June in line with an increase in initial applications for unemployment benefits last week.
Minutes of the Fed's meeting acknowledged the economy is slowing and "price pressures were diminishing. Markets are pricing in about a 68% chance of a rate cut in September, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
Sterling was holding steady after gaining on the dollar overnight. Britain looks set to elect Labour Party leader Keir Starmer as its next prime minister when voters go to the polls.
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Publication date:
2024-07-04 09:48:23 (GMT)