Pound emerges from key tests with momentum

Sterling navigated an onslaught of economic data last week to emerge stronger on the other side. The pound climbed by 0.5% against the euro while also rallying to the tune of one cent against the US dollar over the course of the week. The UK reported on unemployment,...


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USD: The American auto machine

July’s retail sales figures could not have come at a better time for the US dollar. As Americans celebrated Independence Day, sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers increased by almost 4% – a fillip for Kamala Harris, perhaps, as she looks to win votes in the...


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EUR: Finding resistance

Rival currencies weren’t going to let the euro have its own way for too long. The euro fell against the pound and the US dollar yesterday, as economic data pointed to economic resilience in those economies. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom...


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GBP: Services doing the heavy lifting

The UK economy grew by 0.6% between April and May, propelled in large part by its dominant services sector. More detail on that arrives next week with S&P’s dedicated sector report. GBP/USD: the past year                    1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1...


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US dollar roars back as recession jitters ease

The US dollar rocketed up against the euro and the pound on Thursday afternoon, as US retail sales recorded their biggest monthly increase since January 2023. July’s data showed sales at retail and commercial outlets had increased by a full 1% from June. GBP/USD and...


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