GBP: Inflation figures expected on Wednesday
The pound is still trading around strong levels against the euro and the dollar this morning, holding onto gains made in early January.
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Monday, 17 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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Pound strong as UK economy recovers to pre-pandemic levels
The pound remains strong against the euro and the dollar this morning. The UK economy has recovered to its pre-pandemic level after strong growth in November. This is a major achievement in the recovery from the pandemic, however,…
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USD: US data releases fail to support dollar
The dollar is still struggling against the pound and the euro this morning after yesterday’s data releases failed to provide much support. Retail sales and industrial production data will be released later today and could give the dollar…
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