GBP: Sterling buoyancy maintained

The pound remains above key levels against the euro after German business morale fell more than expected. This morning’s unemployment data – a further rise to 5 million, but less bad than expected – has failed so far to shift the dials and there are no significant...


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Sterling stays strong as Europe struggles

Sterling remains little changed from where it settled on Friday morning. UK unemployment data this morning shows a rise to 5%, but overall the numbers were not as bad as expected, while average earnings in November rose by 3.6%, well ahead of expectations. The UK...


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USD: Stimulus hopes weaken dollar

The dollar is weaker this morning due to increased hopes for the introduction of more stimulus measures in the US. Despite expected opposition from Senate Republicans, there are hopes that the $1.9 trillion package will pass through Congress. The Federal Reserve will...


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