USD: US economy slows

US GDP data was released for the last quarter of 2018, showing a 2.6% annualised growth rate. This pales in comparison to 3.4% expansion for the July to September quarter and shows that the US economy is slowing, as predicted by the markets. Despite this, the fall did...


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EUR: German flash inflation above expectations

In some slightly positive news for the Eurozone, German flash inflation came in above forecasts, at 1.6% compared to 1.4% the previous year. Nonetheless, the figure was still below the ECB’s target level, making this the third month in a row. Euro did strengthen...


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GBP: Pound drifts from 21-month high

The pound began to come down from its 21-month high yesterday, possibly with an ‘exhaustion’ of new good news to keep it buoyed high following the end of the parliamentary debate. Nonetheless, the pound is still stronger than previous weeks, as businesses react...


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Sterling eases from Brexit high

Sterling eased from its 21-month high yesterday, as investors took profits from the the strong run. Stronger-than-expected data came out of the Eurozone. German flash inflation edged up to 1.6%, from forecast 1.4%, although still below the ECB’s target level. It’s...


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USD: Trump and Kim fail to reach deal

The dollar again weakened against the pound as GBP strengthened with a no-deal Brexit looking increasingly likely. GBP/USD hit 1.328 this morning. However, warnings from US trade representative Robert Lighthizer on the progress of US-China trade deals did see the...


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