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GBP: Pound weak after poor GDP data

The pound dropped yesterday, and is still in a weak position this morning after the release of April GDP figures. The figures showed a slump in car manufacturing and a decline from the earlier boost in Brexit-related stockpiling. The worse-than-expected figure came in...


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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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