Market overview for December 10 – December 14 2018: Volatility picks up further. The Antipodeans finish the week on the opposite sides of the baseline. The USD Index posts its highest YTD gain so far, the GBP Index – its greatest YTD loss.
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The past week was notable for numerous rallies and downslides, with the Pound’s index returning to the spotlight amid Brexit developments and the Antipodeans being pushed around by the market’s mood.
The market’s turbulence picked up more steam from the previous period’s already elevated levels. The Euro was the only major to not push its volatility median above the 0.030% threshold, while the Pound’s, the Kiwi’s, and the Aussie’s measures continued to signal extreme changeability.
The most prominent developments were once again reported by the pairs with the Pound and the safe-havens.
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The past week was notable for numerous rallies and downslides, with the Pound’s index returning to the spotlight amid Brexit developments and the Antipodeans being pushed around by the market’s mood.
The market’s turbulence picked up more steam from the previous period’s already elevated levels. The Euro was the only major to not push its volatility median above the 0.030% threshold, while the Pound’s, the Kiwi’s, and the Aussie’s measures continued to signal extreme changeability.
The most prominent developments were once again reported by the pairs with the Pound and the safe-havens.