Dollar weaker as Trump returns to White House

The dollar is weaker against the pound and the euro this morning on news that President Trump has returned to the White House from hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. As a safe haven currency, the dollar tends to strengthen in times of crisis. The...


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USD: Dollar weaker on positive Trump news

The dollar has been reacting to news of President Trump’s condition, after he was taken into hospital last week for testing positive for COVID-19. As it is a safe-haven currency, it has weakened against the euro due to positive news of Trump’s recovery. It is thought...


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EUR: ECB officials due to speak this week

The euro is strong against the pound and dollar this morning, mainly due to sterling and greenback movements. PMI data is due to be released for the Euro Area today, with the Service sector expected to fall into contraction territory. Several ECB officials will speak...


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GBP: Pound still reactive to Brexit news

The pound is volatile this morning after the ninth round of Brexit negotiations came to a close last week. There are plans for talks to intensify over the coming weeks to settle issues such as fisheries and the level playing field, which are still sticking points. In...


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Pound reactive to Brexit news as talks intensify

The pound is still vulnerable to Brexit news and headlines after Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, agreed to intensify talks in the coming weeks. Sticking points such as issues surrounding fisheries and the...


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