EUR: Euro tries to shrug off Draghi comments

The euro is strong against the dollar and choppy against the pound this morning. As well as benefitting from the greenback’s weakness, the single currency is trying to shrug off Draghi comments and weak economic data. Today, Consumer Confidence data will be released...


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GBP: Pound stronger due to possible rate hikes

The pound rallied yesterday due to a confident stance from the Bank of England ahead of their policy meeting. Today, sterling shows strength against the dollar and is mixed against the euro. Compared to dovish statements from both the ECB and the Federal Reserve this...


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USD: Dollar stronger as trade talks resume

The dollar is strong this morning against both the pound and the euro, perhaps benefitting from news that the US and China are rekindling their trade talks. President Trump announced yesterday that teams from both sides will begin talks prior to the G20 summit next...


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EUR: A mixed morning for the euro

The euro weakened yesterday after ECB President, Mario Draghi, said that he was open to boosting monetary stimulus if economic conditions in Europe continue to worsen. This in turn could mean that interest rate cuts and quantitative easing are needed. This morning,...


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