USD: Dollar strong ahead of PMI figures

After losing a little strength against the euro yesterday, the dollar is once again on the front foot against the euro and the pound as markets await key PMI figures. Yesterday saw personal income remain unchanged in May, at 0.5%, while personal spending fell to 0.2%,...


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EUR: Eurozone inflation figures due

The euro has strengthened slightly against the pound but remains weaker against the dollar following poor economic data which has amplified fears of a technical recession. Along with worse-than-expected retail sales data for Germany, French inflation increased by more...


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Pound starts July on the back foot

After strengthening against the euro yesterday, the pound is weaker this morning and is nearing a yearly low against the dollar. Inflation continues to be the main cause of sterling’s woes. UK businesses have called for the government to do more to help them, warning...


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