GBP: Johnson defends energy security plan

The pound has strengthened further against the euro but has fallen to monthly lows against the dollar. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended his recently announced energy security plan – which aims to increase the UK’s energy independence by boosting nuclear, wind...


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USD: Dollar stronger following FOMC minutes

The dollar is slightly weaker against a basket of currencies this morning, but still trading around a two-year high following FOMC meeting minutes published yesterday. Minutes released yesterday from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting show that officials are...


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EUR: EU to discuss fresh sanctions

The euro is still struggling against the pound, weighed down by events in Ukraine and the increased sanctions placed on Russia, which are set to hurt the European economy. A fifth round of EU sanctions on Russia could be agreed today, which will include a ban on coal...


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GBP: UK house prices continue to rise

After strengthening at the beginning of this week, the pound is still stronger against the euro this morning. It is slightly weaker against the dollar, however. The UK increased its sanctions on Russia this week, which included an asset freeze on the Kremlin’s largest...


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