Sterling falls on retail sales decline

Thursday was a strange old day for currency markets, as each of the pound, the euro and the US dollar benefitted from their own set of tailwinds. A clearer trend emerged this morning, as sterling fell by 0.3% and 0.2% against the US dollar and the euro respectively....


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USD: Dollar diverges

The dollar went in two directions yesterday, strengthening against most major currencies but weakening against both the euro (slightly) and pound. There will be plenty of mid-level data to pick through today, including building permits and jobless claims. Tomorrow...


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EUR: Lagarde hints at rate cuts

A generally positive day for the single currency, which strengthened against all but the inflation-boosted British pound. There isn’t a great deal to interest the markets today but tomorrow we will get a reading for German inflation expectations (PPI) and hear from...


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GBP: Pound boosted by inflation reverse

Sterling strengthened by an average of 0.30% to 1% against major currencies yesterday in response to rising inflation, and the hopes of the money markets for interest rates staying higher for longer. Today is a moment or respite from big data in a hectic period, but...


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Sterling holds onto inflation gains

Sterling gained across the board yesterday as inflation confounded expectations and rose in December, taking the annual rate to 4%. The impact on the pound was immediate and, for the most part, sterling held onto the gains, ending the day around a quarter of a percent...


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