Pound maintains gains into new week

The pound begins the week stronger against the euro, maintaining last week’s unexpected gains. Against the US dollar, sterling is also stronger than it was compared to this time last Monday. Markets anticipate the UK’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index data, as...


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Sterling poised between recent highs and lows

Last week sterling made a recovery of sorts, strengthening by around 0.5% from where it started the year against the euro. If you put that in a longer context, it’s below the boost that the currency enjoyed in the later days of the pandemic but well above the...


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USD: Slowing signs on economy leave dollar weaker

A mixed week for the US dollar too, falling against sterling and the Swiss franc but neutral against the euro. The dollar has also been hit by expectations that the central bank will slacken off its interest rate rises amidst signs of economic downturn. Investors have...


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EUR: Markets look for clues from ECB

It’s been a mixed week for the single currency, with gains against the US dollar, yen and yuan, but losses against sterling and the Swiss franc. Losses against sterling were caused by reports of the ECB likely taking a more dovish stance on inflation at its next...


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GBP: Falling sales take shine off sterling

The pound has suffered a slight reversal following three days of strong gains as retail sales and consumer confidence readings undid the positive news on jobs and inflation earlier in the week. Retail sales are now 1.7% down on pre-Covid levels, with non-food stores...


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