USD: Dollar continues to slide

Monday saw the dollar fall against a range of currencies, hitting an almost three-year low against the pound. With bad economic news predicted to buffet US President Trump and his administration throughout the week, traders are looking for safer currencies to store...


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GBP: House prices rise following May dip

The pound continued gains on the dollar, reaching $1.35 to the pound at one point and almost hitting a three-year high. While that may speak more to the weakness of the dollar, the UK housing market showed a recovery following last month’s contraction – a sign buyers...


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Pound counts gains from magic May

Despite a weaker end to last week, the pound wrapped up May in a strong position. Thanks to strong data and the fallout from the on-again, off-again trade war, GBP/EUR strengthened by almost 1% across the month, making that dream property purchase even more...


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