The pound closed yesterday at the highest levels against the greenback since spring 2018 but is slightly weaker this morning amid concerns of an extended lockdown. However, global optimism is increasing as vaccine roll-outs pick up speed and President Joe Biden signs more executive orders in the first 24 hours than any previous US president.
After meeting yesterday, the European Central Bank has decided to keep interest rates as they are.
US unemployment claims have fallen in the last week but are still at levels for concern.
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