EUR: Euro strong ahead of quiet week for data

The euro is slightly weaker against the pound but strong against the dollar, reaching its strongest level since February due to a poor US jobs report. It’s a relatively light week for European data releases, but economic sentiment figures for both Germany and the...


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GBP: SNP fail to win outright majority

The pound has strengthened against both the euro and the dollar this morning, as political risks have decreased following the results of the local elections. The focus of the weekend was the Scottish elections, in which the SNP won but failed to achieve an outright...


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Sterling stronger after local election results

The pound is stronger against both the euro and the dollar this morning as political risks have subsided following the local elections. The main focus for the markets was the Scottish elections. The SNP failed to achieve an outright majority; however, Nicola Sturgeon...


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UK house price surge could boost overseas sales

Sterling has leapt forward against all major currencies this morning, strengthening by 0.7% against the euro and US dollar. Against the dollar, the pound reached above $1.40 this morning, reaching very close to a three-year high. Against the euro, sterling remains...


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