USD: Focus turns to Federal Reserve

The dollar is slightly weaker this morning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and press conference later today. The interest rate is expected to be kept on hold and it’s thought that Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell will renew his commitment to...


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EUR: Consumer sentiment in Germany takes a hit

The euro is struggling to gain momentum against the dollar and the pound as concerns continue over the pace of Europe’s vaccine rollout. At the end of last week, AstraZeneca warned the European Commission that there would be a shortfall in the promised 100m vaccine...


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GBP: Vaccine rollout supports sterling

The pound is stronger against the euro and the dollar this morning. The UK’s speedy vaccine rollout is helping sterling to strengthen, despite the continuing lockdown. As of yesterday, 6.8 million first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UK....


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Pound strengthens on speedy vaccine rollout

Sterling remains at strong levels against the euro and the dollar this morning, benefitting from the UK’s speedy vaccine rollout. It is hoped that this will aid an economic rebound in the UK and reduce the possibility of negative interest rates. The pound has reached...


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Yet another high for sterling

The pound’s incredible buoyancy continues, this morning returning to the highs of late last week with a near 0.5% rise against EUR. Against USD the picture is even better, hitting yet another 2½ year high this morning. Will it last until you come to buy abroad?...


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