GBP: Retailers expect weak sales in July

The pound was choppy throughout the course of yesterday, as it continued to move in tandem with the stock markets. Technology stocks, consumer cyclicals and industrial groups were down, suggesting there is still concern about the impact of rising Covid-19 cases on the...


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Brexit and COVID-19 worries weigh on sterling

Ongoing worries about Brexit and the coronavirus crisis continue to weigh on the pound, despite news that the economy is opening up again. The ECB has released more measures to support European economies, whilst in the US, the States of New York, New Jersey and...


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USD: US states report rising infection rates

The dollar strengthened yesterday as fears mounted over the possibility of a second wave. Several US states have rising infection rates, with Arizona, California, Mississippi and Nevada reporting record numbers of new cases of COVID-19. Typically, the US’ currency...


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EUR: US imposes more tariffs on EU goods

The euro took a brief knock yesterday as President Trump announced that the US would be placing more tariffs on EU goods. The US said it is considering placing tariffs on $3.1BN worth of exports from the European Union – including the UK. This is part of an...


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