The pound has been given a boost this morning following the release of UK inflation figures. The annual inflation figure for March is 7%, the highest rate since 1992, with petrol and furniture showing some of the largest…
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After climbing against the euro yesterday, sterling received further support from UK inflation figures this morning. Against the dollar, however, the pound continues to fall. Inflation for both the UK and US are driving currency movements and could…
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The dollar remains stronger as markets continue to react to indications that the Federal Reserve could tighten monetary policy more quickly than expected. This afternoon we will see the inflation rate for the US in March.
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The euro is still benefitting from strength it gained following the French presidential elections. Later this morning we will see German economic sentiment figures for April.
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The pound has strengthened slightly against the euro and the dollar following strong employment data. The UK’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in February, the lowest level since 1974.
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The pound has received support from strong UK jobs data this morning. Unemployment in the UK fell to its lowest level since 1974 in February and wages also rose. Nonetheless, wages are still not rising at the same…
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This week, US inflation figures for March will be released, expected to rise to 8.5% year-on-year.
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The euro has received a brief boost this morning following the first round of the French Presidential election. Emmanuel Macron has the lead against Marine Le Pen and the two will go head-to-head in the final round in…
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