USD: Dollar gains point to uncertainty

The dollar led Wednesday, gaining 0.5% on the euro and nearly 0.4% on the pound. However, there was no clear reason for the gain, suggesting it was driven by market uncertainty. New GDP data this afternoon will paint a clearer picture of the US economy. USD/GBP past...


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EUR: Muddled picture from Germany

The euro trailed both the pound and dollar, lagging nearly 0.1% behind GBP and 0.5% behind USD. There are confusing signs out of Germany, where business optimism is declining but consumer confidence is gaining. EUR/USD past year 1 Min 5 Min 1 Hr 1 Day 1 Wk 1 MthFrom...


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GBP: Slammed by pharma boss

The pound was just shy of 0.1% ahead of the euro on Wednesday and trailed the dollar by 0.3%. The CEO of pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly hit out at the UK for being an unwelcome market for its drugs, suggesting change was needed to invite investment. GBP/USD past...


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Signs the pound’s fortunes may be dimming

Signs the pound’s fortunes may be dimming

While yesterday saw the markets close with the exchange rates between the pound, dollar and euro virtually unchanged, if we take a longer view, sterling may be in trouble. In the past week US President Donald Trump signed an executive order adding a $100,000 visa...


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