Following a year of on again, off again trade tariffs, rising unemployment, and flatlining GDP, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that we’re living in an “age of insecurity”.
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After months of negotiations, US trade deals are finally emerging. Yesterday, agreements were reached with Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. The value of the dollar dropped 0.4% against the pound and euro in response, though that appears to…
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The euro also saw 0.4% gains on the dollar while staying level with the pound, a sign it was the dollar slipping instead of the euro climbing. France and Germany are preparing to retaliate against US tariffs if…
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The pound grew nearly 0.4% on the dollar on Tuesday, though stayed dead level with the euro, suggesting a US fall rather than a UK gain. Following news of increased debt costs, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK…
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The dollar saw significant losses against the pound and euro on Tuesday, falling nearly 0.4% against both currencies. However, as these falls came after the announcement of a US-Japan trade deal, it appears traders are taking their money…
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The dollar started the week sluggishly, trailing the euro by 0.5% on Monday. With Fed Chair Jerome Powell giving a speech this afternoon and US President Donald Trump looking for any chance to criticise the head of his…
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The euro climbed nearly 0.5% on the dollar and 0.15% on the pound on Monday, starting another strong week for the EU currency. With an interest rate decision on Thursday that is largely expected to be a hold…
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The pound was ahead of the dollar on Monday but lagged behind the euro, continuing its second-place run of 2025. This morning’s news that UK government debt costs coming in £3bn higher than predicted could have a big…
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