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British consumer confidence ticked up in September to its highest level since the coronavirus lockdown started in March, but it remains well below its pre-pandemic levels, a survey showed this […]
Market Update
Sterling had a turnaround of fortunes towards the end of the European session on Wednesday, rising as much as 0.6% against a weaker euro, with investors seeing some room for […]
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With latest reports showing global cases rising above the 30 million mark, prompting the WHO to warn that renewed increases in Europe are a “wake-up call”, the prospect of further […]
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The pound rose against the dollar and euro, stabilising somewhat after recent falls, as investors waited for a key Brexit vote. Sterling had its worst week in six months last […]
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Britain’s economy grew for a third month in a row in July as pubs, restaurants and other sectors reopened after the coronavirus lockdown, but it remained around 12% smaller than […]
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Sterling hit a six-week low below $1.29 before bouncing back above $1.30 as Britain unveiled draft legislation for post-Brexit life, stoking concern that trade talks with the European Union could […]
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The pound rose against the dollar and euro after the Bank of England held rates steady and announced no further stimulus, as expected, and suggested Britain’s economy could bounce back […]
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The pound recovered some losses against the dollar in early trading and rose against the euro, as investors grappled with the pound’s downside risks before the Bank of England’s meeting […]
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Sterling gained as demand eased for U.S. dollars, allowing the pound to recover some of its 1.5% loss this month. The pound ended April up 1.4% against the dollar on […]
Market Update
Sterling slipped against the dollar as stalled Brexit talks and further signs of damage to Britain’s economy from the coronavirus pandemic took some shine off the currency’s gains in April. […]