UK Data worse than expected this morning
British industrial output unexpectedly picked up in June after oil producers delayed normal seasonal maintenance, but falling car production and a slide in construction bode poorly for future months. Britain’s […]
Sterling steadies after recent big losses
Sterling steadied this morning after posting its biggest four-day decline in two months against the dollar as investors grew bearish about the outlook of the economy. The British pound was […]
Sterling – The week ahead
The big news from the past week for the British Pound was the Bank of England’s rate decision on Thursday. This was a quarterly meeting, often referred to as ‘Super […]
UK Services slightly better – All eyes on BoE at 12PM
The exchange rates are listed at the bottom of this article, please note the rates are for indication only. For live quotes contact us vis email or phone. Britain’s economy […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sterling stays lower this morning
Sterling slipped back towards $1.30 today, adding to falls the previous day after weak inflation data poured cold water on expectations that the Bank of England will hike rates this […]
Sterling slips as Brexit negotiations continue
Sterling slipped back below $1.31 this morning after soaring to its highest levels in 10 months at the end of last week on a broad dollar sell-off. The pound jumped […]