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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.

Pointers from the financial market's performance in 2018

Sterling climbs above $1.40 early on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since June 2016's Brexit referendum.

Agreement over Brexit bill could unlock next phase of key negotiations with the European Union next month.

Sterling tumbles against its main rivals amid growing uncertainty over the government's future and Brexit negotiations.

Sterling climbs against euro and dollar as it pares losses incurred in the aftermath of Bank of England's historic rate hike.

Sterling had fallen overnight against the US dollar following Federal Reserve decision to hike interest rates.

Sterling climbs above $1.36 after BoE policymaker suggests rate rise could happen in November.

BoE votes 7-2 in favour of keeping interest rates unchanged but signals monetary policy could soon be tightened.

Retail sales rise 0.3% month-on-month in July, beating forecast for 0.1% gain.

Sterling tumbles below €1.11 as Bank of England holds fire on interest rates.

The British currency soars as traders look to Bank of England for market direction.

Sterling climbs above $1.30, as investors await figures on UK's economic growth.

ECB President says premature tightening of economic policy would jeopardise recovery in the Eurozone.

But billionaire owner Mike Ashley said the business is on track "to become the 'Selfridges' of sport".

UK inflation rises 2.6% year-on-year in June, compared with forecast for 2.9% growth.

Industrial, construction and manufacturing output all fall short of expectations.

Bank of England shocks markets by voting 5-3 in favour of keeping interest rates on hold.

The FTSE 100 group said it traded strongly in Romania, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Canada.

Economists fear political uncertainty following the general election will weaken growth.

Sterling fell to six-week low after exit poll forecast Tories would fall short of an overall majority.

The pound lost more than 2 cents against the dollar within seconds of the exit poll result.

Sterling pulls back from two-week high against the dollar as Britain elects its next Prime Minister

The latest polls give the Conservatives a 7-point lead over Labour.

Sterling on the front foot against euro and dollar in final day of election campaign.

Pound slips ahead of election amid contradicting polls, while South African rand slumps as country enters recession.

New Guardian/ISM puts Theresa May firmly in the lead to win the general election.

The transport group's revenues and operating profits surged, while underlying profit growth was tepid.

YouGov poll predicts Tories could lose up to 20 seats next week and fall short of overall majority.

Euro under pressure amid growing concerns over Greece bailout deal.