Pound weaker on Brexit concerns

The pound fell to a three week low yesterday, as it continues to process the government’s hard-line approach to Brexit talks. It’s a quiet Christmas eve for the euro, but we’ll see a few data releases for the US following Durable Goods Orders and New Home Sales...


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What a difference a week makes

If you’re someone who peers avidly at the currency charts – and if you’re about to make a major transaction abroad let’s just assume you are – then the last week will have been a particular horror show. The pound fell by around 3% against the euro, just when many...


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USD: Dollar strong after positive week for data

The dollar had a fairly strong week last week after a series of positive data releases, making the chance of an interest rate cut more unlikely. US GDP was released, confirming that growth increased slightly in the third quarter of this year and came in as expected at...


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GBP: Pound up after MPs back withdrawal bill

The pound finished the week in a strong position against the euro and the dollar after MPs voted to back the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Bill, and sterling is still strong this morning. They voted 358 to 324, meaning that the bill received a majority of 124. MPs also...


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