Risk appetite has waned in recent trading, events in Afghanistan have led to dollar strength.

Risk appetite has waned in recent trading, events in Afghanistan have led to dollar strength. Although approval ratings for President Biden are at their lowest since he took office, the dollars safe-haven status has boosted the currency.

Biden has been heavily criticised by both left- and right-wing media, comments made by about the US’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Where the US to redeploy forces to the nation, we’d anticipate further dollar strength through increased military spending strengthening the economy.

Mr Bidens approval rating dropping to its lowest level since he took office also plays into the hands of former President Donald Trump who is likely to weaponize this event to push his own political agenda leading into the 2024 election.

The ONS this morning has reported that the UK’s inflation has fallen back in line with the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target. There had been fears inflation could hit 3% by the end of the year before subsiding. The dip from 2.5% has been attributed to falls in the cost of clothing and footwear.

Inflated shipping and haulage costs will likely continue to be a spectre as these costs will likely be passed on to consumers fuelling inflation, therefore inflationary pressures may rear their head again.

Economic Calendar