GBP: Labour market figures released this morning

The pound is still trading around strong levels against the euro and the dollar this morning, underpinned by some positive labour market figures. The unemployment rate in November fell from 4.2% to 4.1%, better than expectations. The number of people claiming for...


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USD: Dollar still weaker following economic data

After weakening at the end of last week due to Wednesday’s inflation figures and poor economic data on Friday, the dollar is trading around similar levels this morning. It’s a fairly light week for data in the US, with existing home sales figures due on Thursday, as...


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GBP: Inflation figures expected on Wednesday

The pound is still trading around strong levels against the euro and the dollar this morning, holding onto gains made in early January. This week, inflation figures for the UK will be released. Inflation is expected to increase year-on-year but decrease...


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