Sterling up as latest poll shows comfortable win for May
The euro was little changed against the dollar today before a European Central Bank policy announcement and the pound rose to two-week highs as voting began in Britain’s election, with […]
All Eyes On Thursday
In Britain, the latest opinion poll, by Survation for ITV television, showed Prime Minister Theresa May’s lead over the opposition Labour Party holding at just 1 percentage point ahead of […]
UK Construction & Manufacturing Boost UK Economy
British construction activity grew at its fastest rate since the end of 2015 last month, as a pick-up in housebuilding helped builders shake off a lack lustre start to the […]
Pound declines – Latest YouGov poll shows no majority election win
The British pound dropped today after a new poll found that British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party risks falling short of an overall majority in the June 8 national […]
Sterling falls as latest poll shows PM lead is cut further
Sterling fell on Friday after a poll showed a narrowing lead for British Prime Minister Theresa May over her opposition ahead of elections next month, while weakness in oil prices […]
Sterling Stayed Subdued
Sterling stayed subdued, hovering below seven month-highs against the dollar as investors awaited further developments in Britain’s suspended election campaign after a suicide bombing rocked the English city of Manchester. […]
Sterling Slips After Manchester Terror Attack
The pound slipped on Tuesday following a suicide bombing attack at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena, the most deadly attack in the UK in a decade. Police raised […]
PM’s lead falls back after latest poll
Britain’s pound fell back below $1.30 today after a pair of polls over the weekend showing Prime Minister Theresa May’s opinion poll lead falling back into single figures ahead of […]
Pound breaks 1.30 against USD again
Sterling was set for a 1 percent weekly gain versus the dollar today although some investors were calling a top on the British currency, which climbed above $1.30 this week […]
UK Retail Sales Soar in April
British shoppers set aside their concerns about fast-rising inflation following last year’s Brexit vote and unexpectedly stepped up spending at the fastest rate in years, helped by fine weather, official […]