The dollar was given a small boost against the pound on Friday by better-than-expected data. Retail sales fell, but by less than expected, and Michigan consumer sentiment came in better than forecast. Today’s housing market figures are expected to show a small improvement, although still to remain very weak.
Later this week, we will see manufacturing PMI figures, housing starts and a number of speeches by key Federal Reserve figures, including Jerome Powell.
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