{"id":664176,"date":"2025-08-04T13:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=664176"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:50:32","slug":"trading-week-ahead-will-volatility-stay-high-or-start-to-fade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/trading-week-ahead-will-volatility-stay-high-or-start-to-fade\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Will Volatility Stay High or Start to Fade?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Will the market volatility we saw last week carry over into the days ahead? Traders are gearing up for another week as fresh events come into play. The spotlight falls on the upcoming ISM Services PMI<\/strong>, weekly US unemployment claims<\/strong>, and a critical interest rate decision from the Bank of England<\/strong>. Each of these events has the potential to significantly reshape market expectations around monetary policy and risk appetite.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 ISM Services PMI \u2022 Weekly Unemployment Claims \u2022 Bank of England Interest Rate Decision
\n<\/strong>Tuesday\u2019s ISM Services report is expected to show an improvement from 50.8 to 51.5, signalling modest expansion in the services sector. Following recent strength in manufacturing, traders will be watching to see if services confirm the resilience of the US economy.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Thursday\u2019s unemployment claims are forecast to rise slightly from 218,000 to 221,000. While still historically low, any unexpected uptick could increase expectations for policy easing if markets interpret it as a sign of cooling labour demand. Alternatively, continued strength in job data may support a more cautious Fed and lend support to the greenback.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Markets anticipate the BoE to cut its benchmark rate from 4.25% to 4.00% this Thursday. A confirmed cut could pressure the pound and benefit the US dollar via risk-off flows, particularly if policymakers signal a dovish path ahead. However, a surprise hold or hawkish tone may catch traders off guard and fuel volatility across GBP pairs.<\/p>\n