HFM: Weekly forex events break down
Here’s a quick overview of last week’s significant forex events relevant to HFM: 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 an Account Now 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. 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 reve...