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EUR: Boost to euro as global trade worries lessen

The single currency enjoyed a buoyant start to the week, strengthening against its next 20 currencies except for the British pound and Norwegian krone. This was despite a real lack of data, and is most likely down to positive news on the Chinese economy, which...


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GBP: Key data offers mixed picture

Sterling was supported through much of yesterday, ending the day close to 1% up on the day against the US dollar and at one point hitting $1.20. Against the euro gains early on had all but disappeared by the end of the day and that has continued this morning, with a...


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Sterling suffers sudden reversal against euro

Sterling broadly strengthened over the course of yesterday, as global markets opted for a more optimistic outlook on China’s economy. However, that was reversed this morning against the euro following earnings data that has worried the markets. However, the pound has...


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USD: Quiet week for data as USD growth tails off

The dollar’s recent strengthening was pared a little back last week, slipping most noticeably against SEK and the Australian dollar, and by around 0.5% against the euro. Against the pound it has remained relatively stable while losing a little ground this morning. On...


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