April 18th, 2024
By Jonathan Cook
News that UK inflation had fallen by less than expected in March helped boost the pound on Wednesday. The pound rose by about half a cent against the US dollar while...
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April 17th, 2024
By Jonathan Cook
UK inflation slowed to 3.2% in March, below February’s 3.4% but slightly higher than forecasts of 3.1%. That’s still the lowest headline rate since September 2021. Core...
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April 16th, 2024
By Roseanne Bradley
The US dollar regained its strength yesterday as better-than-expected retail sales data boosted the currency. The US dollar ended Monday’s European session 0.15% higher...
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April 15th, 2024
By Jonathan Cook
The UK economy recorded its second consecutive month of growth in February as GDP expanded by 0.1%. That figure may seem paltry, but it could prove all important as the...
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April 12th, 2024
By Christopher Nye
Sterling has hit a two-week high against the euro this morning following news that the British economy is continuing to head out of recession. GBP/EUR had already been...
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April 11th, 2024
By Roseanne Bradley
Markets were awry yesterday as the US inflation rate accelerated more than expected to 3.5% in March, compared to 3.2% in February and forecasts of 3.4%. The US dollar...
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