David Cottle Using News Today

Economic fragility in the UK and the prospect of higher interest rates for longer in the US add up to a toxic mix for Sterling bulls

US crude prices faced opposing influences of ongoing output cuts and signs of large inventory builds.

USD/JPY is stuck on Fed-Watch but whether its recent gains can be consolidated is a big question

The British Pound has enjoyed plenty of interest rate support despite the shakiness of its home economy. Can it hope for more this week?

There wasn’t much data for traders to digest on Monday, but suspicions that Eurozone borrowing costs will rise sharply keep the Euro supported

The Pound got some rare support from its domestic economy, but US Inflation is doing the heavy lifting here

The yellow metal has seen relentless pressure this year as interest rates have risen, but hopes for, perhaps, a pause, have lent some support.

The Japanese Yen remains under severe pressure as global interest rate rises leave it a yield laggard.

Brent Crude steadied after recent falls but worries over end -user demand seem to be outweighing the supportive effects of production cuts.

The Euro’s modest fightback already appears to be faltering as economic headwinds gather and European Union ministers meet to discuss energy prices.