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Where has market volatility gone?

Our specialists discuss the latest themes and events shaping currency markets.

16 Jan 2026 . 28 min

In this episode of Currency Exchange, host Brian Daingerfield and guest Paul Robson delve into the current state of foreign exchange markets. They discuss the recent strength of the pound against the euro, the implications of upcoming UK economic data, and the overall low volatility in FX markets despite significant geopolitical events. They also focus on the Federal Reserve's influence on the dollar, and how political events in Japan are affecting the yen.

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Where has market volatility gone?

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