UK Construction drops to 11 month low
Growth in Britain’s construction industry tumbled to an 11-month low in July, as a lacklustre outlook for the economy and heightened political uncertainty deterred new orders, a survey showed today. […]
Sterling hits 11 year high
Pound climbed to its highest levels against the dollar since mid-September today, as data showing UK manufacturing growth recovered from a seven-month low in July eased concerns about an economic […]
Big Week Ahead – GBP/USD above 1.31
Britain’s pound traded above $1.31 today, close to a 10-month high, as investors eyed this week’s Bank of England “Super Thursday” for a steer on whether record-low interest rates could […]
Currency Update
Britain’s pound steadied close to its highest levels in 10 months against the dollar today on comments from the finance minister about a transitional leaving deal with the European Union. […]
Pound Surges Against US Dollar
Sterling hit a 10-month high against a broadly weaker dollar today, after the U.S. Federal Reserve left policy unchanged and appeared less confident about inflation picking up, which investors took […]
UK Economy Picks Up
Britain’s economy gathered only a little speed in the second quarter after almost stalling at the start of the year, propped up by the services sector and a booming film […]
Sterling hovers around $1.30
Sterling steadied just above $1.30 today, unable to break out against a broadly weaker dollar as worries over Brexit and the pace of UK economic growth swirl. The pound recovered […]
Sterling slightly recovers after 9 month low against the Euro
Sterling edged up against the euro today, recovering from its worst week against the single currency in nine months and its lowest levels this year, as the euro dipped on […]
Sterling/Euro – 8 month low
Sterling skidded to an eight-month low against the euro, trading close to 90 pence after the head of the European Central Bank said possible changes to policy would be discussed […]
UK Retail Sales Better Than Expected
Sunny weather helped British retail sales rise more strongly than expected in June and shake off a gloomier start to the year, offering some signs that the economy as a […]