GBP: Sterling weakens against dollar

Sterling fell to fresh 6-month lows against the dollar yesterday, erasing gains made in the second half of 2019. However, it recovered slightly in the wake of the Downing Street press conference. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, revealed more measures...


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Government reveals more plans to boost economy

After weakening against the euro at the beginning of the week, sterling hit a 6-month low against the dollar yesterday. However, it did recover slightly after the Prime Minister and the Chancellor revealed more measures to boost the UK economy. The euro also suffered...


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USD: Dollar supported by safe haven status

After a brief uplift in the morning, the dollar was choppy against the pound yesterday. Any fall, however, was tempered by its safe haven status, which means the greenback is attractive in times of crisis. The interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve weakened the...


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EUR: Euro strong against sterling

The euro was strong against the pound yesterday, as the single currency is seen as a safer haven than sterling. This was prompted by the Federal Reserve’s decision to make a second emergency cut to interest rates. The EU internal market Commissioner, Thierry Breton,...


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