Sterling leaps against the dollar while Britain’s GDP grows
Sterling gains fresh strength against the US dollar amidst Britain’s economic growth this morning.
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Energy plan fails to arrest weakening pound
While the pound has perked up a little in the past few days against the US dollar, or at least its decline has been arrested, it has returned to a negative trajectory this morning against the euro, currently…
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The UK mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
It was a sad day for the United Kingdom yesterday, as the nation prepared itself for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, which was announced after the end of the business day. Smart Currency Exchange joins the world…
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GBP: Pounds gains strength against dollar
Sterling moved upwards against the US dollar yesterday, strengthening by around 1% over the course of the day and overnight. It is currently at its strongest since the start of September.
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EUR: ECB raises rates at fastest on record
The European Central Bank raised interest rates by 75 basis points yesterday – the largest rise since the birth of the single currency.
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USD: Dollar weakens across the board
The US dollar weakened across the board yesterday, as the Federal Reserve is no longer the only major central bank aggressively raising interest rates.
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USD: dollar grows stronger against both currencies
US Initial Jobless Claims data is to be announced at lunchtime.
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EUR: euro weakens against dollar ahead of ECB’s interest rate decision
Today is a big data day for eurozone market watchers as the ECB is expected to raise its interest rates by 75 bps.
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