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USD: Dollar on the rise

There were modest but clear rises for the US dollar against most major rivals yesterday, such as the Swiss franc and Australian dollar. This afternoon we’ll get Non-Farm Payrolls data, with more low numbers for new US jobs expected by the markets. USD/GBP past year 1...


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EUR: Stability for euro

The charts were generally green for the single currency yesterday, with the only losses, and those very small, against the pound and US dollar. This afternoon we’ll get final results for eurozone employment and GDP data. EUR/USD past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1...


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GBP: Positive movements for sterling

A quiet day on the markets saw sterling barely move against the euro and US dollar yesterday. The pound gained on some commodity-backed currencies, with a third of a cent gain on the Australian dollar and Norwegian krone, and it’s had a bit of a shot in the arm this...


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Positive housing and retail sales boost sterling

Positive housing and retail sales boost sterling

A busy day for economic data has started well for sterling with retail sales rising by 0.6% in July in the UK. The rise was due to sunny weather and spending surrounding the England women’s football team winning the European Championship, according to the Office for...


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USD: Job openings fall to ten-month low

The number of job openings in the United States fell to a ten-month low of 7.18 million in July, thousands below market forecasts. That shock was enough to force the US dollar lower against its rivals and resurrect concerns about the impact of the trade war. EUR/USD:...


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