by Jonathan Cook | Dec 19, 2024
The US dollar has been boosted by many different factors this year but the one that keeps coming back is economic growth. Once again, the American economy showed its dynamism on the housebuilding front. Today’s GDP release is another chance to demonstrate just why so...
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by Jonathan Cook | Dec 19, 2024
Few major currencies will be happier to see the back of 2024 than the euro. A bruising year ends with another protracted spell of weakness and a few last data reports to navigate. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...
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by Jonathan Cook | Dec 19, 2024
Sterling seems safe from a potentially damaging rate cut today but plenty will ride on the Bank of England’s vote share. Just one or two of the nine policy members are expected to vote for a cut. Any more members joining their ranks would likely spell weakness for the...
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by Jonathan Cook | Dec 19, 2024
Policymakers at the Bank of England will meet today for their last rate setting appointment of 2024. Markets are expecting little appetite for a second consecutive cut, particularly given Wednesday’s eye-catching inflation increase and uncertainty surrounding...
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by Jonathan Cook | Dec 18, 2024
UK inflation ticked up again in November to reach 2.6%, its highest mark since March. Higher costs of recreation and leisure (things like live music tickets and computer games) along with housing and utilities were the main drivers of the increase. The pound lost a...
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