Inflation drop adds risk to sterling

Inflation drop adds risk to sterling

New UK inflation rate data revealed an unexpected fall to 2.5%, creating some relief for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and clearing the path for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Tuesday also saw the end to USD’s run of strong data and a euro that benefited from its...


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USD: Dollar drags euro nearer parity

EUR/USD remains firmly under pressure. In fact, the US dollar moved closer to parity with the euro yesterday as central bank policy drifts even further apart. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To   For more on currencies and currency...


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EUR: Eyes on German GDP

Germany’s full-year GDP growth report on Wednesday represents an interesting chance to measure the scale of upheaval in Europe’s largest economy. The economy shrank by 0.3% in 2023. Could a better performance give the single currency a boost? GBP/EUR: the past year 1...


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GBP: Sterling volatility likely has further to run

The calm that descended on UK markets yesterday may well prove to be fleeting. With several high-impact economic releases this week, there is a real risk that the anxiety that marked last week makes an unwelcome return. GBP/USD: the past year               1 Min 5 Min...


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