GBP: D-day

After all the talk, the day has finally arrived. How will sterling be affected by a Labour win, or indeed by a shock success for another party? Don’t listen to the so-called experts — the truth is nobody really knows. GBP/USD: the past year                    1 Min 5...


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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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