Pound looks to stop slide after dramatic week

Stress in the UK bond market sent the pound tumbling against its rivals last week. By Friday afternoon, GBP/EUR had fallen to its lowest level in more than two months, while GBP/USD lost a whopping three cents over the course of the week. Amid the bond bust up,...


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USD: Bolstered by labour

The US dollar made a strong finish to last week as figures from the job market pointed to strong economic fundamentals. The economy continued to create jobs at a rapid pace, while unemployment fell below forecasts to 4.1%. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day...


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EUR: Euro basks in bond fallout

The euro is benefitting directly from the ongoing bond saga in the UK. GBP/EUR is almost two cents below where it began the year and could fall further unless the government is able to steady the ship. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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GBP: Pound licks its wounds

The past week is a perfect demonstration of how quickly currencies can rise and fall seemingly out of nowhere. GBP/EUR and GBP/USD dropped by 1.5% last week – losses not quite on the scale of previous market panics but a steep fall nevertheless. GBP/USD: the past year...


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Pound looks to stop slide after dramatic week

Pound looks to stop slide after dramatic week

Stress in the UK bond market sent the pound tumbling against its rivals last week. By Friday afternoon, GBP/EUR had fallen to its lowest level in more than two months, while GBP/USD lost a whopping three cents over the course of the week. Amid the bond bust up,...


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