Market Update
- Posted by currencies in Bank of England, Brexit, coronavirus, Currency, Dollar, Economy, EUR, GBP, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- April 16, 2021
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The British Pound came under pressure against the Euro this morning; declining more than 2% in April alone. However, a still-positive technical setup and solid underlying fundamentals which could encourage a recovery in the near-term. There was no discernible news to pin the declines on, but more and more analysts are awaking to the prospect […]
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Market Update
- Posted by currencies in Bank of England, Budget, coronavirus, Dollar, Economy, EUR, Fed, GBP, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- April 15, 2021
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The UK economy saw a return to growth in February despite still being in lockdown with businesses preparing to open up again, as well as exports to The EU showing a recovery since The UK’s split from the bloc. GDP rose by 0.4% in February showing some signs of improvement after an initial drop of […]
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- March 4, 2021
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The Pound remains on track to continue its climb higher against The Euro and USD after a relatively well received budget for 2021 as well as the ever-progressing vaccine roll-out. Rishi Sunak’s budget yesterday was labelled a giveaway budget with £65bn being provided as financial support to ensure the post-lockdown recovery is as long-lasting as […]
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Market Update
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- February 26, 2021
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GBP has fallen by 1% against the Euro and just under against the USD; the sharpest decline of 2021 in response to a sharp sell-off in global stock markets. Last night’s move suggest Sterling has adopted a ‘risk on’ status alongside the mood of the global investor community. Investor sentiment is deteriorating with global stock […]
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Market Update
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- February 24, 2021
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Sterling jumped above $1.42 on Wednesday, coming within touching distance of $1.43, while also reaching a year’s high against the euro as analysts retained their bullish views on the currency. The pound is the best-performing G10 currency this year, up nearly 4% against the dollar and 3.2% against the euro as investors bet Britain’s rapid […]
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Market Update
- Posted by currencies in Bank of England, coronavirus, Dollar, EUR, Fed, GBP, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- February 15, 2021
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The UK’s covid-19 vaccination plan continues at a great pace and is likely to hit the government’s target of 15 million first doses by February 15. The impressive pace of this program should allow UK PM Boris Johnson to release the country from lockdown sooner rather than later and get the economy moving. PM Johnson […]
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- Posted by currencies in Bank of England, Bremain, Brexit, coronavirus, Currency, Dollar, Economy, election, EUR, GBP, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- February 4, 2021
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All eyes are on the Bank of England today, as GBP weakens slightly with the upcoming decision on Interest Rates expected at Midday. GBP has dropped off slightly showing some nervousness towards the possibility of negative interest rates being mentioned in the near term to counter-act the fragility of The UK economy. Factors leading to […]
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Market Update
- Posted by currencies in Bank of England, Brexit, coronavirus, Dollar, Economy, EUR, GBP, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- February 1, 2021
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The British pound rose back towards its recent three-year high, boosted by a combination of heightened global risk appetite and optimism about the UK’s vaccine rollout. Riskier currencies gained against the dollar, which edged lower as global market sentiment was lifted by an equity rally in the Asian session. The pound strengthened even more than […]
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- Posted by currencies in Brexit, coronavirus, Currency, Dollar, EUR, GBP, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- January 29, 2021
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Sterling endured a setback towards the middle of the week but then recovered through Thursday as currencies reacted to the ups and downs in global equity and commodity markets, confirming the growing importance of the global picture for the UK currency. The near-term outlook for the Pound will therefore likely depend on how broader markets trade, and whether the […]
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Market Update
- Posted by currencies in Bank of England, Brexit, coronavirus, Dollar, Economy, election, EUR, Fed, No Deal, Prime Minister, Sterling, UK, Uncategorised
- January 28, 2021
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GBP has fallen this morning against major currencies off the back of comments from Boris Johnson yesterday that seem to suggest the current lockdown in The United Kingdom will be extended until at least the 8th of March. This decision has been driven by the fact that the PM believes if the drop in cases […]
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