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US Dollar Poised To Gain But Will Weaken In H2 2019: IBT Poll
Slower U.S. growth expectations and the Federal Reserve's more gradual approach towards interest rate hikes will weigh on the U.S. dollar in the second half of the year, analysts said in a poll conducted by International Business Times.
Pronita Naidu Feb 05, 2019
Is the honeymoon between Donald Trump and the financial markets over?
Pointers from the financial market's performance in 2018
Carlo Alberto De Casa May 03, 2018
Fresh Brexit deal hope drives pound to highest level since EU referendum
Sterling climbs above $1.40 early on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since June 2016's Brexit referendum.
Dan Cancian Jan 23, 2018
Pound surges to two-month high amid reports of agreement over £50bn Brexit bill
Agreement over Brexit bill could unlock next phase of key negotiations with the European Union next month.
Dan Cancian Nov 29, 2017
Pound plunges as EU and Tory MPs pile pressure on Theresa May
Sterling tumbles against its main rivals amid growing uncertainty over the government's future and Brexit negotiations.
Dan Cancian Nov 13, 2017
Pound stems 'Super Thursday' losses after upbeat economic data
Sterling climbs against euro and dollar as it pares losses incurred in the aftermath of Bank of England's historic rate hike.
Dan Cancian Nov 03, 2017
Pound recovers as Britain's public sector spending falls to 10-year low
Sterling had fallen overnight against the US dollar following Federal Reserve decision to hike interest rates.
Dan Cancian Sep 21, 2017
Pound surges to highest level since Brexit vote as rates rise looms large
Sterling climbs above $1.36 after BoE policymaker suggests rate rise could happen in November.
Dan Cancian Sep 15, 2017
Pound hits one-year high against US dollar after Bank of England paves way for November rate hike
BoE votes 7-2 in favour of keeping interest rates unchanged but signals monetary policy could soon be tightened.
Dan Cancian Sep 14, 2017
UK retail sales increase in July as demand for food surges
Retail sales rise 0.3% month-on-month in July, beating forecast for 0.1% gain.
Dan Cancian Aug 17, 2017
'Super Thursday' or Damp Weekday: Pound slumps on Mark Carney's comments
Sterling tumbles below €1.11 as Bank of England holds fire on interest rates.
Dan Cancian Aug 03, 2017
Pound spikes to 10-month high ahead of 'Super Thursday'
The British currency soars as traders look to Bank of England for market direction.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 31, 2017
Pound rises ahead of GDP data as UK's factory output hits 22-year high
Sterling climbs above $1.30, as investors await figures on UK's economic growth.
Dan Cancian Jul 25, 2017
Euro rallies but Draghi insists the ECB has not discussed ending stimulus programme
ECB President says premature tightening of economic policy would jeopardise recovery in the Eurozone.
Dan Cancian Jul 20, 2017
Profits at Sports Direct dive almost 60%, pummelled by a weak pound
But billionaire owner Mike Ashley said the business is on track "to become the 'Selfridges' of sport".
Roger Baird Jul 20, 2017
Squeeze on household budgets eases as inflation tumbles unexpectedly
UK inflation rises 2.6% year-on-year in June, compared with forecast for 2.9% growth.
Dan Cancian Jul 18, 2017
Worries of economic slowdown see pound sink
Industrial, construction and manufacturing output all fall short of expectations.
Dan Cancian Jul 07, 2017
Pound surges as Bank of England keeps rate on hold after surprisingly split vote
Bank of England shocks markets by voting 5-3 in favour of keeping interest rates on hold.
Dan Cancian Jun 15, 2017
Weak pound boosts earnings at British American Tobacco
The FTSE 100 group said it traded strongly in Romania, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Canada.
Roger Baird Jun 14, 2017
Trade deficit narrows amid fears of election chaos
Economists fear political uncertainty following the general election will weaken growth.
Roger Baird Jun 09, 2017
Pound plunges as May's electoral gamble backfires
Sterling fell to six-week low after exit poll forecast Tories would fall short of an overall majority.
Dan Cancian Jun 09, 2017
FX Focus: Pound slips back as Britain heads to the polls
Sterling pulls back from two-week high against the dollar as Britain elects its next Prime Minister
Dan Cancian Jun 08, 2017
Pound flat and markets hold steady as Britain goes to the polls
The latest polls give the Conservatives a 7-point lead over Labour.
Roger Baird Jun 08, 2017
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as market bets on Conservative victory
Sterling on the front foot against euro and dollar in final day of election campaign.
Dan Cancian Jun 07, 2017
FX Focus: Dollar tumbles to seven-month low ahead of Comey's testimony
Pound slips ahead of election amid contradicting polls, while South African rand slumps as country enters recession.
Dan Cancian Jun 06, 2017
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as new poll puts Tories 11 points ahead of Labour
New Guardian/ISM puts Theresa May firmly in the lead to win the general election.
Dan Cancian Jun 05, 2017
FirstGroup's revenues buoyed by battered sterling
The transport group's revenues and operating profits surged, while underlying profit growth was tepid.
Pramod Sharma Jun 01, 2017
FX Focus: Pound tumbles amid fears of hung parliament
YouGov poll predicts Tories could lose up to 20 seats next week and fall short of overall majority.
Dan Cancian May 31, 2017
FX Focus: Pound edges higher as polls show Conservatives retain healthy lead
Euro under pressure amid growing concerns over Greece bailout deal.
Dan Cancian May 30, 2017
FX Focus: Pound tumbles to two-month low as Tories' lead narrows
Fears of a hung parliament creep into the City as YouGov poll cuts Tories' lead to five points.
Dan Cancian May 26, 2017
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