August 24th, 2026
By Alex Bennett
Just when markets might have hoped for a quieter end to August, Donald Trump has provided another reason to keep an eye on North America. Trade talks between the US and...
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August 17th, 2026
By Alex Bennett
Sterling has recovered some of its mid-July energy against the euro, ending last week up a little and still clear (around 1%) of last year. The pound has also moved up...
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August 10th, 2026
By Alex Bennett
Apart from a positive performance against a US dollar with its own problems, sterling has been largely on the back foot the past month. The Burnham bounce has played...
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August 3rd, 2026
By Alex Bennett
Sterling begins the week having stopped its recent slide against the euro and gaining momentum against the US dollar. The overall positive backdrop for sterling...
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July 27th, 2026
By Alex Bennett
Compared to a month ago, sterling is looking good against the euro at 1-1.5% above where it spent most of last year. However, the past week to ten days has seen it...
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July 20th, 2026
By Alex Bennett
Andy Burnham enters Downing Street today with promises of stability. Currency markets, unfortunately, have chosen a rather less orderly backdrop for his arrival. The...
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