Here’s a quick overview of last week’s significant forex events relevant to HFM:

1. U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England Decisions: Both central banks released policy updates, with the U.S. Fed hinting at a hold on future rate hikes, reflecting mixed economic data, including labor reports indicating slower wage growth and a dip in hiring. Meanwhile, the BoE kept rates steady amid inflation worries and economic slowdown concerns, leading to a pound depreciation against the dollar. Create your Account Now
2. U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) and Unemployment Data: Released last Friday, the NFP report showed that U.S. job gains were below expectations, and the unemployment rate rose, contributing to increased forex volatility, with the USD experiencing brief drops before stabilizing.
3. U.K. and Eurozone PMI Figures: Weak manufacturing and services PMI data in the Eurozone highlighted economic challenges, impacting the euro against other currencies. Similarly, the U.K.’s PMI for services revealed ongoing contraction, adding pressure on the pound.

For the upcoming week, forex traders are looking out for:

• German GDP Figures: The quarterly GDP report for Germany is set to release, with analysts expecting minimal change, which could affect EUR performance.
• U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI): This core inflation indicator will be crucial for understanding inflationary trends, with a focus on whether the Fed’s policies are cooling inflation as expected.
• Eurozone Retail Sales and Industrial Production: These metrics will offer insight into consumer spending and industrial activity, impacting the euro’s performance.

These events will shape the forex landscape, providing potential entry points and influencing currency pairs, especially those involving USD, GBP, and EUR​.

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