30 October 2024  

 MARKET REPORT

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  • All eyes on UK’s cautious budget—rally or risk?
  • USD profit-taking likely before jobs report.

RECAP

The USD weakened yesterday as JOLTS job openings dropped to their lowest levels since early 2021, catching markets by surprise. 

On the other hand, GBP gained ahead of the autumn budget, with markets seemingly pricing in a restrained approach, indicating limited concerns over any major disruptions.

TODAY

DATA POINTS

OUR SUMMARY

Today promises to be action-packed with key data releases, including Q3 GDP figures from the US and Europe, German CPI numbers, and ADP payroll data from the US. While Europe’s growth expectations have been bleak, a surprise on the upside could push the EUR higher. In contrast, the USD has enjoyed gains amid positive sentiment on the US economy. However, if today’s figures underperform, we might see profit-taking ahead of Friday’s jobs report.

Later, the Autumn Budget will be unveiled, and while market expectations are cautious, pro-growth policies could boost GBP. However, lackluster measures might lead to downside risks.

HOW WE CAN HELP

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