USD: Housing market unexpectedly positive

The dollar was given an unexpected boost against the pound yesterday after housing figures came in better than expected. New home sales, expected to continue to decline month on month, in fact returned to the positive, while the S&P/Case-Shiller House Price index...


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Rumours of trade talk progress help pound

The pound was given a boost yesterday against the euro by rumours of a breakthrough on fisheries in the Brexit talks, after the was EU was said to be willing to make concessions if the UK does too. Meanwhile, in a reminder of the uncertainty lying ahead, the ECB is...


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The lights are coming on again

The pound had a good day yesterday, rising almost 1 or 2% against EUR and USD respectively. You might have missed it amidst the ongoing Cummings political row, but there’s been some good news lately, including more shops opening in the UK from Monday. There has...


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