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EUR:  All eyes on Germany this week in anticipation of economic sentiment index figures.

by Charles Purdy | Aug 15, 2022

Today the euro has strengthened against sterling but has weakened against the dollar. In the eurozone this week, market watchers will be keeping a close eye on Germany as the ZEW Economic sentiment index will be released on Tuesday. The figures are currently forecast...


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GBP: UK unemployment at a steady rate despite struggling economy.

by Charles Purdy | Aug 15, 2022

Today sterling is weaker against both the euro and the dollar following last week’s GDP data. No UK data is being released today, however economists can expect a variety of interesting data to be released this week. Tomorrow morning the UK’s unemployment rate...


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Sterling weakens as Britain’s economy struggles.

by Christopher Nye | Aug 15, 2022

Sterling is weaker against both the euro and the dollar following last week’s GDP data. Compared to this time last week, sterling is weaker than both the euro and the dollar. Tomorrow morning the UK’s unemployment rate for June will be released. Previous data...


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Slow start for sterling, but it’s a week to watch

by Charles Purdy | Aug 15, 2022

Sterling hasn’t exactly come bounding out of the starting gate this week, so far, and indeed has slipped in early trading against the US dollar today, while looking nervous against the euro. Elsewhere in the world, a whole lot of poor economic news from China...


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USD: Dollar falls after softer-than-expected inflation

by Christopher Nye | Aug 12, 2022

The dollar fell against most major currencies yesterday following better-than-expected inflation figures. The greenback has regained a little strength this morning. US inflation came in at 8.5% in July, down from 9.1% in June. This is thought to be due to a fall in...


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