Tension as markets await big decisions

Tension as markets await big decisions

After weeks of currencies jumping and falling, as the markets react to US president Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs, the markets have been practically stable in recent days. Though that could all change by Friday. To protect your budget from all this week...


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GBP: A high against the dollar

The pound briefly reached a $1.30 against the dollar, though it slipped back to $1.29 by the end of the day. All eyes are on the Bank of England, which will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday. GBP/USD past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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EUR: Bundestag approves huge investment

He euro ended Tuesday slightly down on the pound and the dollar, but only marginally different from where the currencies started the day. Germany took a major step toward passing its historic investment deal, with final approval being cemented on Friday. EUR/USD past...


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USD: Markets hold breath ahead of Fed decision

The dollar lost ground early on Tuesday but ended the day close to where it started. However, there is caution in the market ahead of this afternoon’s interest rate announcement from the Federal Reserve bank. A cut is not expected, but not impossible. USD/GBP past...


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