by Jonathan Cook | Aug 19, 2024
Ahead of a key stretch of data, sterling could have had a seriously damaging week last time out. Instead, the UK’s economy delivered on pretty much all counts, sending the pound to mulit-week highs against the euro and the US dollar. GBP/USD: the past year...
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by Jonathan Cook | Aug 19, 2024
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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by Jonathan Cook | Aug 16, 2024
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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by Jonathan Cook | Aug 16, 2024
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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by Jonathan Cook | Aug 16, 2024
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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