Pound on back foot as economic picture worsens

Pound on back foot as economic picture worsens

Last week the economic data turned against sterling, with predictable results. The pound has lost close to 0.75% against the euro over the past week, 2% against the US dollar and somewhere between those two against other major rivals. Last week ended with GDP data...


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USD: December rate cut doubts

The dollar has been all-conquering again this week, with economic performance looking good. Will the USA’s economic data continue to point away from an interest rate cut in December? This afternoon there will be retail sales data to look at as we approach...


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EUR: Euro’s losses bottom out

The single currency has recovered a little after its post-US election decline, but EUR/USD is still 3% than a month ago. The week ends with final inflation results in some euro economies, including France and Italy. EUR/USD past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1...


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GBP: GDP fall threatens sterling

Sterling has slipped further in early trading this morning, particularly against the euro, as markets consider the decline in GDP in September. Next week the data ramps up, with inflation on Wednesday. GBP/EUR past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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Reset with Europe urged as GDP stalls

Reset with Europe urged as GDP stalls

Sterling has reached the end of the week slightly down against the euro and 2.5% down against the US dollar. The euro has weakened by a similar amount against a resurgent dollar, which is stronger by at least 2% against most major rivals. Its strength has come from...


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