GBP: Economic data supports sterling

The government’s win in the Commons last night was widely predicted, but is only the first parliamentary hurdle for the Bill, with amendments being added further down the legislative road. Sterling has not reacted significantly since the vote, weakening only slightly...


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Sterling set for more shocks

The Internal Markets Bill passed its first hurdle with a clear majority in the British parliament, making a no-trade-deal Brexit more likely. The UK’s covid testing services ground to a halt, with no tests available in any of the 10 worst affected regions of the UK....


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GBP fall arrested but little evidence of upside

The pound fell nearly 4% last week against the euro and we probably shouldn’t draw much comfort from this morning’s slight rise, caused by a small improvement in the stock exchange. It really could go either way in the coming weeks, surging upwards if there is a...


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EUR: Inflation rate data due this week

The euro was strong against both the pound and the dollar at the end of last week, after the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde downplayed concerns over the rising value of the currency. Despite this, Chief Economist Philip Lane said on Friday...


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