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No rush to cut: Fed’s hawkish message gives the dollar a boost

The Federal Reserve threw the dollar a bone last week, as it held policy steady and warned that it would not be in a hurry to lower interest rates at upcoming meetings.

Matthew Ryan CFA
24 March 2025
Cracking the FX Code: Considerations for private fund managers in implementing a currency share class FX hedging strategy

This blog outlines key considerations in deciding how to set up a currency share class and implementing a share class FX hedging strategy.

Menne Mennes
20 March 2025
Dollar stabilises as markets shift focus to FOMC rate decision

The clearing out of stale dollar long positions over the last few weeks appears to have allowed the greenback to stabilise somewhat after its sharp sell-off so far in March.

Matthew Ryan CFA
17 March 2025
European currencies explode as Germany embraces fiscal stimulus

We saw truly massive shifts in the FX market last week, with moves not seen since the early chaotic days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matthew Ryan CFA
10 March 2025
Euro struggles as meltdown in Ukraine talks drives flight to safety

A rather anodyne week in currency trading ended in a dollar buying frenzy on Friday.

Matthew Ryan CFA
3 March 2025
Dollar remains in soft patch as US economic newsflow turns negative

The US dollar is weakening amidst negative economic news, while the yen rallies on BOJ policy normalization expectations. This week's focus: US PCE inflation, central bank speeches, and geopolitical developments including Trump's impact on European security and the German election. Will the dollar's weakness persist?

Matthew Ryan CFA
24 February 2025
Debunking the top 5 misconceptions about currency hedging

This blog exposes five prevalent FX and hedging myths that can hinder your risk management efforts.

Jigna Shah
20 February 2025
Ukraine talks and tariff relief boost European currencies

The announcement that the US and Russia would hold peace talks over Ukraine boosted European assets last week, and that included European currencies, led by the euro and the Swedish krona.

Matthew Ryan CFA
17 February 2025
Currency markets volatile as traders digest Trump tariff news.

President Trump's decision to postpone tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods last Monday whipsawed markets, and led initially to a sharp relief rally in major currencies.

Matthew Ryan CFA
10 February 2025
Ebury announces partnership with HC Sparta Praha

Ebury, a fast-growing global fintech company, announces a new partnership with HC Sparta Praha, one of the most successful and historic ice hockey clubs in Czechia. This partnership expands Ebury's growing global sports portfolio, which already includes renowned clubs like Southampton Football Club, PSV Eindhoven, and AS Monaco.

Ebury
4 February 2025