GBP: Manufacturing highlights need for reset

With Keir Starmer due to deliver a “reset” this week after seeing his approval ratings plummet, the pound could do with the same. One bad day saw most of GBP/USD’s gains from last week wiped out and, while pressure on the euro limited sterling’s pain, fresh momentum...


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Sterling strengthens as house prices shoot up

Sterling strengthens as house prices shoot up

A new week and a new month see the pound in a commanding position against the euro and fighting back strongly against the US dollar. GBP/EUR is 1.5% better than this time last month and very close to its best position since March 2022. To fix that rate for the next...


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USD: Dollar loses. Jobs the focus this week

Last week saw the fightback against the US dollar, with losses of some 1% to 2% against most rivals, including the pound. Jobs are the major focus this week, with JOLTS job openings tomorrow and Non-Farm Payrolls on Friday. USD/GBP past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1...


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EUR: Euro on the slide

The euro recovered some of its losses last week against the US dollar but has set off down another downward trajectory against sterling. We’ve got some final results for PMI this week, plus ECB president Christine Lagarde speaking. EUR/USD past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1...


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