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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Pound rises as Fed sounds deficit alarm

Sterling rose steadily on Tuesday against its transatlantic rival, as for once it was the US dollar’s turn to occupy the hot seat. Although new data pointed to growth in the American economy, high-profile comments on inflation and the US government deficit dragged the...


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USD: Unmoved

It was noteworthy how muted the reaction was to US manufacturing PMI data. Despite the miss, the US dollar didn’t let it stand in the way of an afternoon comeback, highlighting the power of safe-haven dynamics. EUR/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1...


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EUR: Slower across the board

German inflation is one of Europe’s key economic touchpoints, so news that it was down across almost all sectors was a boost for its economy. Services inflation stabilised, while reductions in the cost of goods and energy helped offset a slight uptick in food prices....


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GBP: GBP/EUR falls

The pound fell to its lowest level in three weeks against the euro yesterday. That was the result of continuing dynamics in markets, as well as a tentatively positive reaction to the first round of the French elections. GBP/USD: the past year                    1 Min...


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