Autumn Statement does the job as markets calm

Autumn Statement does the job as markets calm

The chancellor’s long awaited Autumn Statement brought two months of severe market turmoil to a close yesterday. It ends with GBP/USD at a four-month high and GBP/EUR back close to the five year average. However the recession has apparently already begun. The...


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USD: Retail sales increase in the US

Despite falls in the stock markets, a US Commerce Department report showed that retail sales surged 1.3% in October, the strongest increase in eight months. For more on currencies and currency risk management strategies, please get in touch with your Smart Currency...


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EUR: A good month against the US dollar

In November, the euro traded at the highest rate we’ve seen since July against the US dollar. Hopefully this continues for the remainder of the month. EUR/USD over the past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom To...


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A not-so-sterling outlook for the Autumn Statement

Inflation was revealed to be 11.1% yesterday morning. However, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey told MPs he expects to see interest rates fall dramatically in the new year. He said, “Once we get through this winter, because of the way the gas price effects...


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