Sterling gains against weaker euro and dollar

The pound is up against both the euro and dollar this morning, as concerns about this week’s rate decision from the European Central Bank the EU and worries over US-China trade tensions in America keep both low. Donald Trump is on a state visit to the UK today, and...


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USD: Trump to hit Mexico with tariffs

The dollar has started the morning on a choppy note, possible due to Trump’s tweet yesterday. He stated that the US will impose a 5% tariff to all goods coming into the country from Mexico, on the 10th of June. This is an attempt to stop illegal immigration. The...


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EUR: Euro under pressure from Italian budget row

The euro is low but relatively stable this morning, as fears over the Italian economy in particular continue to put on pressure. Reaction to the Italian yearly GDP figures, coming in at -0.1% – rather than the 0.1% expected – will likely cause further volatility. With...


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GBP: Pound falls to its lowest since January

The pound fell to its lowest rate since January yesterday and is choppy this morning. This drop was an extension of its recent losses due to the possibility of the new Prime Minister advocating a no-deal Brexit scenario. So far, 12 MPs have thrown their hat into the...


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Pound at lowest level since January

Uncertainty over Theresa May’s successor – with twelve candidates for Tory leadership – is helping to put pressure on the pound, pushing it down to its lowest level since January. Meanwhile, fears over the Italian budget crisis are also keeping the euro low. The...


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