USD: Omicron hits US job market
The dollar is largely unchanged against the euro this morning following mixed US data. Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped last week to 286k from 231k.
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Friday, 21 January 2022
GBP / EUR
▲ 0.18%
1.1676
A transfer of €300,000 would cost
£472 less
today than yesterday.
GBP / USD
▼ 0.14%
1.3450
A transfer of $350,000 would cost
£375 more
today than yesterday.
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USD: Dollar weaker ahead of employment data
The dollar is slightly weaker this morning after rallying earlier this week due to rising treasury yields.
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EUR: Eurozone inflation due today
The single currency could be impacted by inflation figures for the eurozone, which are due to be released later this morning.
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GBP: Pound still strong due to expectations for interest rate hike
The pound is still strong against the euro this morning and at fairly strong levels against the dollar due to increasing expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month.
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Expectations increase for Bank of England interest rate rise
The pound is still strong against the euro this morning due to increasing expectations of an interest rate hike from the Bank of England. Data yesterday showed that inflation reached a 30-year high in December, which could give…
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Strong pound hits heights but threats grow
There was a flurry of excitement overnight as the pound shot above €1.20 following the latest good news on UK jobs. I did say on Monday that it was a week to keep your wits about you –…
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USD: Dollar strong due to rising yields
The dollar is stronger this morning due to rising treasury yields, which have been rising since the beginning of this week.
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GBP: Inflation highest since 1992
The pound has strengthened against the euro this morning following higher-than-expected inflation figures.
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