US dollar beats back European surge

The US dollar staged a rebound on Thursday against recent advances from the pound and the euro. GBP/USD ended yesterday’s session 0.5% down, while EUR/USD sank by around four-tenths of a per cent after a strong showing after Christmas. There wasn’t exactly a wealth of...


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GBP: Housing headache

The pound lost over half a cent against the US dollar yesterday but regained most of its strength in this morning’s Asian session. House prices in the UK dropped more than expected in December, falling by 1.8% and easing from a 2% drop in November. It beat...


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USD: Spotlight on jobless claims

The US dollar lost 0.8% and 0.5% against the pound and euro, respectively, in Wednesday’s session. All eyes rest on the initial jobless claims figures which investors hope will boost the dollar. For more on currencies and currency risk management strategies, please...


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