GBP: Sterling surges again
Sterling has gained strength this morning as the markets reacted well to the UK government’s cautious but planned roadmap out of lockdown.
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Tuesday, 23 February 2021
GBP / EUR
▼ 0.13%
1.1982
A transfer of €300,000 would cost
£332 more
today than yesterday.
GBP / USD
▲ 0.17%
1.3408
A transfer of $350,000 would cost
£439 less
today than yesterday.
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“End to lockdown” roadmap impresses markets
Sterling has continued to rise, climbing half a cent yesterday and this morning against the euro and slightly more against the US dollar.
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All eyes on sterling for PM’s lockdown update
Sterling continues to defy expectations and remains around 2.5% higher than this time last month against both the euro and US dollar. It’s way ahead of CHF and JPY and just keeping a nose in front of the…
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USD: Powell testimony this week
Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, will testify in front of Congress this week. The markets will study his words carefully for any clues as to when the central bank’s easy monetary policy stance will start to change.
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EUR: Euro weak ahead of Lagarde speech
The EU’s vaccination progress is weighing on the single currency, as opposition mounts to the AstraZeneca version in several EU countries.
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GBP: PM’s ‘roadmap’ announcement at 7pm
The pound is still trading at strong levels against the euro and the dollar this morning, after rising more than 1% over the course of last week.
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Pound strong ahead of PM’s ‘roadmap’ announcement
The pound strengthened against all major currencies last week, including the euro and dollar, and is still trading at strong levels this morning. Sterling reached a near 1-year high against the euro and was near a 3-year high…
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USD: Recent jobless claims dampen labour market optimism
The dollar remains weak against the euro after US jobless claims rose more than anticipated last week, to 861,000. Nonetheless, President Biden has announced his determination to rebuild the US economy saying, “now is the time we should…
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