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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EUR: ECB meeting today

The euro is weak against the pound this morning and stronger against the dollar. The European Central Bank will hold their latest monetary policy meeting this afternoon and whilst monetary policy is expected to be left unchanged, the markets will be looking out for...


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