EUR: Lagarde outlines aims for ECB

The single currency made gains against the US dollar but lost out to sterling yesterday. With no significant data releases yesterday, traders were left picking out hints from Christine Lagarde’s comments on monetary policy – no great worries about inflation, but a...


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GBP: Pound surges ahead of BoE decision

The pound surged yesterday, reaching close to last week’s two-and-a-half-month high against the euro and holding onto those gains so far this morning. The gain was even more impressive against USD, gaining close to 1% on the day, although remaining well down on where...


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USD: Dollar starts the week strong

The dollar remains in a strong position and is still benefiting from hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve last week around rising interest rates. Treasury yields have fallen, however, the greenback appears relatively unaffected. The Fed is due to speak again this...


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EUR: Lagarde to speak later today

The euro is gaining back some ground against the dollar this morning after a poor performance last week. President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, is due to speak later today and markets will be listening for any clues about upcoming monetary policy...


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