A happier end to last week for the UK carried over into the start of this week. Truth be told, there isn’t much fresh data for us to sink our teeth into this time around. Instead, sterling will…
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Currency markets got off to a steady start to the week, boosted by trade optimism and looming interest rate meetings for four of the G7’s five central banks.
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The pound continued to struggle against the euro last week, weakening by almost a cent to finish Friday at its lowest level since the start of October.
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After a shutdown-induced delay, markets decided to see the glass half-full in September’s inflation report. Headline inflation advanced by less than expected to 3% (vs. 3.1% expected), but core inflation unexpectedly cooled to 3%. The US dollar weakened…
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Germany, Italy and France join the eurozone as a whole in reporting economic growth statistics this week. Alongside another interest rate decision, the euro could see heightened volatility this week, particularly if Christine Lagarde says anything that might…
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Wednesday was one of those odd days where good news for the UK economy meant bad news for the pound. Sterling would recover from its early stumble, but there is no mistaking the change in tone within markets.…
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Last week finally delivered a dose of optimism for the UK economy after a long period spent mired in defeatism. Inflationary pressures look to be retreating (both for households and businesses), with Friday bringing positive news from retail,…
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The White House’s East Wing may be tumbling, but the US dollar is proving a tougher nut despite the dovish mood music ahead of the interest rate decision on Wednesday next week. A mixed picture has included gains…
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