GBP: Inflation and employment figures this week

The pound was weaker at the end of last week due to disappointing GDP figures, which came out on Friday morning. Industrial production released on Friday also missed expectations. However, it has found some strength against the euro and the dollar this morning. Many...


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USD: Safe haven dollar strengthens

The dollar is strong against the pound and a basket of other currencies, benefitting from its status as a safe haven currency. This is due to concerns over global economic recovery as COVID-19 cases rise again. San Francisco Federal Reserve President, Mary Daly, said...


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EUR: Euro stronger as ECB change gear

The euro has strengthened against the pound and the dollar this morning, due to a change of tact from the European Central Bank. After its strategy review yesterday, the ECB said it will now tolerate levels of inflation above 2%. This is a shift away from its...


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GBP: UK GDP misses expectations

The pound is weaker against the euro and the dollar this morning, mostly due to strength from the other currencies and disappointing economic data. A series of data was released for the UK this morning, including GDP figures. They showed that the British economy grew...


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