UK Services slighty above expectations
The PMI showed growth in services activity unexpectedly sped up a little last month, compensating for weaker readings in the manufacturing and construction industries reported earlier in the week. Taking […]
UK Construction hits a 14 month low
British construction companies reported the sharpest fall in activity since just after June 2016’s Brexit vote, as new work dried up last month on concern over the economic outlook. The […]
UK GDP drops to 1.5%
Britain’s economy recorded its weakest year-on-year growth since 2013 in the three months to the end of June, and the major services sector contracted in July, showing a possible loss […]
Sterling down against the Euro today
Sterling was down against the Euro today after the Euro-area economic confidence surged more than economists forecast in September, giving European Central Bank policy makers more positive news to consider […]
Euro Weaker after German Elections
This morning’s exchange rates are listed at the bottom of this article. The prices are for indication only. Please contact us for live rates. The euro snapped a two-day rising […]
Britain waits on PM’s speech
Sterling traded within a tight range against the dollar today while investors waited for a speech by British Prime Minister Theresa May in which she is expected to try to […]
Retail Sales Boost Pound
Sterling jumped by almost a cent against the dollar on Wednesday after data showed British retail sales surged unexpectedly in August, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to lift […]
Sterling drops off after Carney’s comments
Sterling steadied above $1.35 today, recovering some ground following a nearly 1 percent slide after Bank of England governor Mark Carney said interest rates rises in coming months would be […]
Sterling hits 15 month high vs US Dollar
Sterling hit a 15-month high against the dollar today before retreating a notch as investors wound back some of last week’s bets on a Bank of England rate rise ahead […]
Sterling hits 14 month high
Britain’s pound hit a 14-month high against the dollar today and was heading for its best week in more than eight years on a trade-weighted basis, as traders stacked up […]