Election day dawns with sterling climbing

Election day arrived on the back of a positive session for the pound, which recorded gains over both the US dollar and the euro. Voters up and down the United Kingdom will march to the polls on Thursday (for those who haven’t already voted via post), with many...


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Calm before the storm as elections loom large

Sterling gained across the board yesterday, including by 0.2% against the euro and 0.6% against the US dollar. If you were buying a €200,000 or a $200,000 property within the eurozone or USA it currently costs roughly £6,000 or £8,000 less, respectively, than at the...


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USD: Lost amid the noise

The number of American job openings fell to a three-year low in April, but a swift return to form was lost amid the distraction of Jerome Powell yesterday. Vacancies rose across all regions apart from the South in May, with the most jobs added in state and local...


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EUR: Services still an issue

While headline inflation fell in June, the cost of services is still causing some concern. Services inflation sits at 4.1% — far higher than many other outputs. GBP/EUR: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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GBP: Steady for now

A welcome change for the pound saw it make strides against the euro and the US dollar without the favourable wind of economic data. This was very welcome ahead of the uncertainty of tomorrow’s general election. GBP/USD: the past year                    1 Min 5 Min 1...


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