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GBP: Data deals poor hand to sterling

Sterling’s fortunes diverged yesterday, crashing to a five-month low against the euro, but strengthening overall against the US dollar after a topsy-turvy day. It’s been all downhill this morning, however, following two new data releases. GfK Consumer Confidence...


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Warm September cools retail and takes sterling down

Yesterday was an interesting day for currencies, with sharp changes in direction for the pound, euro and US dollar, but this morning’s retail and consumer confidence data has sent sterling to its weakest for five months against the euro. Before moving on, yesterday we...


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USD: All eyes on Powell

US investors trade with caution ahead of Fed chair, Jerome Powell’s speech this afternoon at the Economic Club of New York luncheon. His attitude towards policy outlook will be closely scrutinized. Markets currently have an interest rate pause priced in for November....


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EUR: France’s business confidence falls

The manufacturing climate indicator in France fell to 98 in October from 99 in September. This was slightly below forecasts of 99 and evaluation expectations deteriorated for personal production (5 vs 17) and general production (-10 vs...


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GBP: BoE’s uncertainty adds pressure

While data remains light, GBP/EUR traders seek guidance on the next policy action from the Bank of England, which is seen as a key factor acting as a headwind for the currency pair. GBP/USD: the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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