EUR: Downbeat retail sales data from Germany
The euro is slightly stronger against the pound this morning but weaker against the dollar after a disappointing data release this morning.
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Wednesday, 2 June 2021
GBP / EUR
▼ 0.03%
1.1665
A transfer of €300,000 would cost
£89 more
today than yesterday.
GBP / USD
▲ 0.22%
1.3456
A transfer of $350,000 would cost
£585 less
today than yesterday.
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GBP: Pound weaker due to concerns over June reopening
The pound lost some ground over the course of yesterday against both the euro and the dollar. This could have been due to concerns over the Delta variant of the virus.
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Virus worries weigh on pound
After a positive morning yesterday, the pound lost some ground against the dollar and the euro throughout the day. It’s thought that worries over the Indian variant of the COVID-19 virus and the potential for this to delay…
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Good news for overseas property buyers
Sterling started the new month on the front foot, reaching a fresh 3-year high against the dollar yesterday. As we reach the midweek point, the pound has eased slightly against both the euro and the dollar amidst continued…
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USD: Markets look to Non-Farm Payrolls
The dollar is weak against both the euro and the pound this morning as the Federal Reserve’s stance on inflation continues to weaken on the greenback.
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EUR: Inflation rate figures released today
Inflation rate figures for the Eurozone will be released today, along with manufacturing PMI data. ECB President, Christine Lagarde, will speak on Friday following retail sales data and construction PMI.
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GBP: Markets await decision of June 21 reopening
It’s thought that sterling's gains will be limited as the markets await news of if the Indian variant of the COVID-19 virus will impact on plans to lift restrictions in the UK.
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Pound strong despite Indian variant concerns
The pound reached a fresh 3-year high against the dollar this morning and is strong against the euro. However, over the coming days and weeks, the markets will be watching closely for any news surrounding the planned reopening…
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