EUR: ECB beats expectations with stimulus plan

The euro was strong against the pound after the European Central Bank passed larger-than-expected stimulus measures, taking its total bond purchase programme to €1.35 trillion and extending it six months longer than the original plan, until June 2021. The ECB also, as...


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Euro boosted as ECB unveils further stimulus

The euro was given a boost against the pound yesterday after the European Central Bank unveiled a larger-than-expected addition to its asset purchase programme, as well as extending it until June 2021. Although sterling looks slightly stronger this morning, fears over...


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USD: Balance of trade expected to widen

The dollar is still down against the pound, amid continuing unrest and despite relatively positive data releases, with new non-manufacturing orders, activity and prices increasing. Today, the markets are looking ahead to balance of trade figures, expected to widen,...


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