Abounding’s Market Report – 17/06/2025 - Abounding
13 July 2025

Abounding’s Market Report – 17/06/2025

The GBP appears to be consolidating after recent fluctuations, driven by weak UK economic data and growing expectations of a Bank of England rate cut. Analysts are highlighting a return of downward momentum following a brief period of stagnation. With a light domestic data calendar, the GBP is increasingly influenced by external developments, such as economic updates from the Eurozone and changes in global market sentiment. Overall, current market dynamics point to continued pressure on the Pound in the near term.

The Euro has edged higher against its peers, buoyed by improving sentiment and optimism surrounding upcoming Eurozone economic data. A weaker USD has also contributed to the Euro’s gains, as investors gravitate toward relatively stable assets. Looking ahead, key data releases are particularly a closely watched sentiment index from Germany and are likely to play a pivotal role in shaping the Euro’s near-term direction.

The USD remains under pressure amid waning growth expectations and diminishing confidence in policy stability. Analysts point to widening fiscal deficits, slowing economic activity and reduced global appetite for dollar denominated assets as major headwinds. Additionally, a softer inflation outlook and diverging monetary policies worldwide have added to the downward pressure. In the broader view, persistent structural concerns continue to undermine the Dollar’s longer term outlook.