GBP: Sterling’s nerves start to steady

It’s been a significantly negative week for sterling, with drops against all of its ten biggest pairings. However, the rate of descent at least has levelled off. After a week of heavy data, next week we have employment and earnings on Tuesday but not a great deal else...


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Retail sales fall sends sterling down again

Retail sales fall sends sterling down again

There was some relief for sterling yesterday, with another day of some stability against the euro and US dollar. However, this morning’s unexpected drop in retail sales in December has started a downward trajectory once again. The UK’s economic data now points more...


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USD: Inflation music to Trump’s ears

While it got a little carried away celebrating Trump’s victory, US dollar markets should remember that Trump’s economic goals rest on low interest rates and a strong stock market. The president-elect is likely to exert pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates and we...


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EUR: Euro runs out of steam

The euro’s rally against the US dollar failed to make it out of yesterday afternoon’s trading. Meanwhile, GBP/EUR advanced as UK inflation fell and the German economy showed more sign of weakness. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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GBP: Reeves breathes sigh of relief

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves will be relieved to see the pound stabilising. Pressure had been growing on her in recent days but an improvement in sterling’s fortunes has eased borrowing costs and put the bond market on pause. For now, at least. GBP/USD: the past year...


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