EUR: ECB reluctant to follow Fed

Members of the ECB downplayed talk of them adopting the Federal Reserve’s approach to inflation yesterday. The Federal Reserve recently announced that they would adopt an average inflation targeting measure, seen as a more ‘relaxed’ approach, and there was talk of the...


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GBP: Unemployment figures released this morning

The pound is stronger against the euro and slightly weaker against the dollar this morning, but still holding above significant levels. It’s held firm despite the introduction of new restrictions from the government to slow the spread of COVID-19. The biggest factor...


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USD: Proposed stimulus meets opposition

The dollar is weaker against the pound but stronger against the euro this morning, as talks surrounding a stimulus bill from congress have ran into difficulties. After the Trump administration proposed a new $1.8 trillion package at the end of last week, it was met...


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EUR: ECB officials to speak today

The euro is slightly weaker this morning as rising infection rates across Europe are causing concerns over the economy and inflation. Chief Economist Phillip Lane stresses that “weak demand and rising economic slack have added to disinflationary pressures in an...


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