EUR: Mixed day for euro

It was a performance of two halves for the single currency, but there was most red in the figures (indicating weakening) against the pound, yen and Swiss franc. There’s a somewhat bitty start to next week’s data – with final results for inflation, and PPI – but...


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GBP: Economic boost for sterling

The pound strengthened against most pairs yesterday, apart from the two safe-haven currencies: the yen and Swiss franc. The rises were most notable against the various dollars and krone, while hitting a six-week high against the euro. It’s a slow start to next week...


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Pound boosted by GDP to six-week high

Pound boosted by GDP to six-week high

Sterling recovered to its strongest position for six weeks against the euro yesterday, while maintaining its strength against the US dollar, following better than expected economic results. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, a...


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USD: Disappointing dollar bounce

The US dollar has been unable to capitalise on recent softening in the trade war. Despite a minor bounce, markets are playing it cool ahead of today’s comments from Jerome Powell. As highlighted by Deutsche Bank yesterday, a combination of government policy and...


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EUR: Taking the slow road

As other nations push and shove to get to the front of the queue, the eurozone is taking a different approach to trade negotiations. Yesterday, Reuters reported that the bloc was confident its size could give it an edge and allow it to negotiate a more complete set of...


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