Christopher Nye

September 29th, 2021

Pound suffers due to energy crisis

By Christopher Nye

The pound weakened against both the euro and the dollar yesterday and is still weak this morning due to the UK’s energy crisis and fuel shortages. The crisis has stoked... Read more

September 28th, 2021

Mixed signals from pound as bankers speak out

By Christopher Nye

Sterling reached its highest point for 10 days yesterday against the euro while strengthening gently against the US dollar (although that small gain has been wiped out... Read more

September 27th, 2021

Euro subdued following German election result

By Christopher Nye

Sterling is trading around the same levels as at the end of last week, ahead of speeches from Governor Andrew Bailey today and Wednesday. The markets will be listening... Read more

September 24th, 2021

Bankers undecided on speed of rate increases

By Christopher Nye

A busy week for central bankers ended with clearer worries over inflation and the post-pandemic recovery which could see interest rate rises early. However, overall it... Read more

September 23rd, 2021

Focus turns to Bank of England meeting

By Christopher Nye

The Bank of England will hold its latest monetary policy meeting later today and the markets will be listening closely for comments from officials. Whilst no changes to... Read more