42 Quotes by Ian Stannard

Ultimately we will see sterling coming under renewed pressure. There are few supportive factors which are just holding it in place at the moment, namely M&A activity.

The reform mandate is probably not going to be as strong as it would have been under an outright victory by Merkel.

The outlook for interest rates is still positive. Canada's economy is still moving ahead, keeping expectations of higher rates alive.

Portfolio flows had been the main driving force behind dollar strength. During the summer months we see a slowdown in financial market activity, and this reduces the flows into the U.S. and hence reduces support for the dollar.

Portfolio flows had been the main driving force behind dollar strength, ... During the summer months we see a slowdown in financial market activity, and this reduces the flows into the U.S. and hence reduces support for the dollar.

I believe the German election result is the worst outcome possible for the euro. Not only is there no clear winner, it will be difficult for either side to form a coalition and there seems to be hostility to the idea of a grand coalition.

Central bank's reserve diversification is now a global trend, although different central banks are citing different reasons behind the change.

Gains in commodities provided a positive backdrop for the Canadian dollar.

If we see inflation to continue to come in on the soft side, then the market will intensify its speculation that the peak in U.S. rates is quite close.