Sterling Hits 2 Year Low


Sterling Hits 2 Year Low

Sterling fell towards its lowest levels in more than two years on Tuesday against the backdrop of a worsening economic outlook and rising fears about a no-deal Brexit and a new Prime Minister. With a key US$1.25 level against the dollar giving way in early Asian trade, traders quickly pushed the British currency down half […]

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Continuing Trend – Pound Drops Further

The British pound fell further this morning amid worries about the threat of a no-deal Brexit under the next prime minister and a deteriorating UK economy. In the latest sign of economic weakness, sales at British retailers rose at their slowest average pace on record over the past year, a survey from the British Retail […]

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Sterling Predictions

Sterling would rally substantially if Britain leaves the European Union with a deal but weaken further if no we leave without. After suffering its biggest loss against the euro in two years in May – and also losing ground against the dollar – the pound coasted through June as markets awaited the outcome of a […]

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Worst UK Construction Data In 10 Months

Sterling fell to a two-week low versus the dollar as a broadly resurgent dollar sapped appetite for the British currency after the United States and China agreed at a G20 summit in Japan to restart trade talks. That deal came after U.S. President Donald Trump offered concessions to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when the […]

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GBP Hits 10 Day Low Vs USD

Sterling fell on Monday to a 10-day low against the stronger dollar after the United States and China agreed at the G20 summit in Japan to restart trade talks. The pound slipped 0.3%, bringing losses since early-May to about 4.5%. Against the euro, however, sterling firmed to approach one-week highs. The currency had fallen to […]

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Pound Falls To 5 Month Lows

The British Pound fell to a 5-month low this morning as investors continued to fear the possibility of a no-deal Brexit should Boris Johnson win the Conservative party leadership race. Against the euro the British currency fell 0.2%, to its weakest level since Jan. 11. Sterling has now lost 5% of its value versus the […]

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Market Update

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said the BoE would only factor the possibility of a no-deal Brexit into its economic forecasts if Britain’s next prime minister decides to leave the European Union without a transition agreement. Last week, the BoE highlighted a disconnect between the “smooth” Brexit scenario that underpins its forecasts and the […]

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Dollar Gains After Fed Comments

The dollar this morning as expectations dwindled for aggressive cuts in U.S. interest rates after comments by Federal Reserve officials. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stressed the central bank’s independence from U.S. President Donald Trump, who is pushing for rate cuts. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, considered one of the most dovish U.S. central bankers, […]

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Analysts Expect Pound Could Drop To 1.08 By Year End

The pound will tumble to levels not seen since 2017 against the euro as Brexit turmoil outweighs a dovish European Central Bank, according to analysts. Sterling is likely to slide toward 1.0870 against the euro by year-end, about 3% below current levels and a rate not seen in 21 months, according to JPMorgan Chase & […]

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Theresa May Quits

British Prime Minister Theresa May said in a statement that she resigns, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power who is likely to push for a more decisive Brexit divorce deal. May set out a timetable for her departure: She will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7 with a […]

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