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USD: Dollar weaker on stimulus hopes

The dollar is weaker this morning on hopes of a fiscal stimulus package to support the US economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said on Friday that the Federal Reserve and Treasury had many tools left to support the economy. He also said that he will...


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EUR: ECB minutes on Thursday

The euro is weak against the pound and stronger against the dollar this morning ahead of a series of data releases. Services, manufacturing and composite PMI figures will be released later today, with services expected to drop into contraction territory. This will be...


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Pound strong ahead of busy week

The pound is strong against both the euro and the dollar this morning ahead of a busy week. The Prime Minister will make his announcement on restrictions after the national lockdown today, followed by the Chancellor’s spending review on Wednesday and a series of...


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Strong start for pound could fade

The pound has had a strong start to the week, rising by over 1.5% against the US dollar and 0.5% against the euro. The main reason appears to be a trade deal agreed with Canada, although news that the Oxford vaccine (the mainly British one!) is also nearing readiness,...


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