GBP: Sterling builds on gains

The pound stabilised yesterday against major currencies, in a quiet day for data. This morning we have seen Public Sector Net Borrowing for the UK at £4.3bn, less than expected. We will shortly get a reading for CBI Industrial Trends Orders, but the main event pf the...


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Sterling continues to hold onto strength

It was another positive day for the pound yesterday, remaining stable against the US dollar and euro, and gaining against the Japanese yen. This morning sterling has strengthened again. Then were no data releases of note yesterday, at least on the sterling side of the...


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USD: A slow month for durable goods

It’s a quiet one for US data this week however, on Thursday US durable goods order figures are expected to reflect a 0.5% increase in July, from a 4.7% jump in June. For more on currencies and currency risk management strategies, please get in touch with your Smart...


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GBP: Soft retail sales report

The pound edged lower against the euro on Friday as UK retail sales reports fell short of market expectations. It’s believed rainy weather and high prices weighed on consumer spending. GBP/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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