EUR: ECB leaves interest rates unchanged

The euro has strengthened against both the pound and the dollar. Markets seem unaffected by the European Central Bank’s decision to keep the eurozone interest rates at 0%, as well as their promise to retain the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP). Consumer...


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GBP: Pound weaker as lockdown could be extended

Sterling is weaker against both the euro and dollar this morning, but is still at fairly strong levels. This comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested lockdown may go on longer than spring. However, markets have responded well to President Joe Biden’s assertive...


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Sterling weaker amid longer lockdown fears

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...


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USD: Biden pledges to move America forward

The dollar has slightly strengthened this morning. Biden begins reversing many of Trump’s controversial policies. So far, he has signed 15 executive actions, including those regarding Covid, climate change and immigration, as he works to move America forward. He is...


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