February 23rd, 2017
By Ricky Bean
Economic data from the UK was representative of a goldilocks economy, not too hot, nor too cold. Starting with the positives, the second reading of the final quarter of...
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February 23rd, 2017
By Ricky Bean
The early part of yesterday saw the euro’s (EUR) relative weakness continue against sterling (GBP, pound). However, as data came in throughout the day the single...
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February 23rd, 2017
By Ricky Bean
The US dollar (USD) was relatively unmoved on Wednesday. Surprisingly it remained range bound against the pound (GBP), despite positive comments earlier in the week...
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February 22nd, 2017
By Ricky Bean
Not only have US stock markets set fresh record highs, we have seen oil prices push higher. The dollar (USD) has been strengthening as the prospect of a rate hike...
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February 22nd, 2017
By Ricky Bean
Above forecast manufacturing and services monthly Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from France and Germany suggested market expansion. Instead of inspiring...
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February 22nd, 2017
By Ricky Bean
The pound (GBP) has been relatively steady so far in in 2017 compared with last year’s slump, but recent data suggests that consumer confidence, in the form of...
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