EUR: Business conditions worsen

The German Ifo Business Climate study fell slightly from 86.6 in August to 85.4 this month. That is now the lowest read since January and another ominous sign of economic trouble for the euro. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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GBP: Bailey “encouraged”

Bank governor Andrew Bailey yesterday said he was “encouraged” by recent progress over inflation. After holding interest rates at its last meeting, Bailey may well be beginning the long process of preparing markets for another cut this year. GBP/USD: the past year...


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US dollar falls amid weak demand

US dollar falls amid weak demand

The US dollar continued to fall against the euro and the pound on Tuesday, as weak consumer data and an aggressive Federal Reserve siphoned demand to other currencies. Sterling was again a primary beneficiary. GBP/USD reached a fresh yearly high, while GBP/EUR...


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USD: Digesting the news

US dollar markets continue to embrace the new reality of significantly lower rates from the Fed. A number of policymakers made speeches yesterday, with several highlighting progress towards “immaculate disinflation”. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk...


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EUR: Hanging on

Despite struggling against the pound, EUR/USD has held up well of late. A fall yesterday afternoon may be foreshadowing, as the euro continues to labour with weak economic data. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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