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UK Business optimism at 2-year high

UK business optimism outperformed market forecasts of -15 yesterday, coming in at -2 for quarter 2 of 2023. This is the most optimistic reading since the final quarter of 2021. Yesterday we heard producer prices in Spain fell 1% – the first decline since 2020 –...


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Sterling holds to its steady course

Firstly, a quick mention that our Easter referral offer ends on the 30th April. As well as your usual £50 referral bonus (for you and whoever you refer, when they make a trade), you could win a sumptuous Easter hamper for you and the colleague, friend or family member...


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USD: All eyes on unemployment data

Investors will have plenty on their plate on Thursday when it comes to US data. As well as GDP, markets will gain an insight into America’s economic health, with the latest unemployment claims. Many will be keen to see if numbers hit, or fall below, forecasts as this...


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EUR: Several ECB speeches scheduled in

Market watchers will hear four speeches from various members of the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) governing council over the course of tomorrow. The first will be from chair of the supervisory board, Andrea Enria, at 8:30am and the last will be from supervisory...


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GBP: BoE’s Broadbent to deliver speech

The Bank of England’s deputy governor, Ben Broadbent will deliver a speech at 10am this morning on the relationship between money and economic activity. Broadbent is also a member of the BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee, so many will be listening closely for any...


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