USD: Data and tariffs weigh heavy

From the euro to the Japanese yen, the US dollar fell against the majority of the world’s major currencies yesterday. The ongoing trade war is one source of this weakness, but the onslaught of key data is also prompting investors to play it safe. EUR/USD: the past...


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EUR: Modest growth

The euro’s fortunes will likely be dictated by growth data this week. European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos didn’t exactly calm any nerves yesterday when he relayed to lawmakers that the figures would be “modest”. With uncertainty high, “consumers may...


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GBP: Below the radar

Sterling’s quiet advances have seen it make up ground against both the euro and the US dollar over the past week. With attention likely to be trained elsewhere this week, there is a chance the pound could pick up again. Equally, strong showings in European and...


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Pound starts strong as markets await clarity

The pound made a strong start to the week, pairing a rise of three-quarters of a cent over the euro with a similar performance against the US dollar. For those still keeping score, GBP/USD is now around five cents stronger than where it began April. Monday was a...


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GBP/EUR strengthens despite consumer gloom

Sterling made slow but steady progress against the euro last week, taking GBP/EUR around 1% higher than a week ago. The pound has found some stability lately but remains the best part of three cents below where it was before “Liberation Day”. This improvement took...


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