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Pound hits five-week low against euro

Between state visits, interest rates, and economic news, last week was a busy one for the pound. Sterling weakened by about a third of a cent against the euro, and while that represented just a minor dip, it was enough to send the pound to its lowest level in five...


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USD: No rate cut turbulence

A first interest rate cut in nine months failed to knock the US dollar from its course last week. Financial markets celebrated the Fed’s decision, but the dollar remains highly sensitive to labour market data. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1...


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EUR: Navigating politics

That the euro enjoyed a stable week amid the French government’s collapse is a testament to its growing reputation. The single currency even strengthened by about a third of the cent against the pound in that five-day stretch. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1...


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GBP: Spending shivers down your spine

Halloween is over a month away, and the autumn budget another month beyond that, but the latest government finance report was enough to spook the skittish bond market. Borrowing costs rose again on Friday, piling yet more pressure on the pound and the chancellor....


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