British GDP figures worse than expected

Pound sterling dropped yesterday following worse-than-expected GDP data for the UK, showing in particular a slump in car manufacturing. The Tory leadership contest is now beginning in earnest, and we could see significant volatility on the back of it. There are...


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USD: Dollar strong as Mexican tariffs delayed

The dollar has rebounded after a poor performance on Friday, reaching a strong position against the euro and the pound this morning. This comes as the US have stepped back from launching a trade war with Mexico. President Trump had originally pledged to impose a 5%...


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GBP: Pound weak ahead of GDP figures

After a brief uplift at the end of last week, the pound is in a weak position this morning as the Conservative leadership race gets officially underway. Any last-minute hopefuls have until 5pm this evening to enter the contest. Fresh controversy at the weekend has...


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UK GDP expected to show contraction

The pound is under pressure amid expectations of poor GDP releases, although it has started to show a small uptick, possibly as the forecasts are priced in. Euro is weaker against the pound this morning on what is a quiet week for the eurozone. Few economic releases...


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