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FX Focus: Slowdown in UK economy drags pound lower
UK GDP data revised down to show economy grew only 0.2% in the first three months of the year.
Dan Cancian May 25, 2017
FX Focus: Markets lack drivers as investors await Fed minutes
Federal Reserve will release minutes of its latest meeting tonight.
Dan Cancian May 24, 2017
FX Focus: Pound falls as budget deficit spells bad news for UK finances
Sterling falls against dollar and euro as public sector borrowing widens more than expected.
Dan Cancian May 23, 2017
FX Focus: Pound recovers as May backtracks on 'dementia tax'
Pound climbs back above $1.30 after losing half a cent against the dollar as Tories' lead narrows.
Dan Cancian May 22, 2017
FX Focus: Pound recovers from flash crash and climbs above $1.30
Sterling remains above $1.30 for only the second time since September 2016 as dollar struggles.
Dan Cancian May 19, 2017
FX Focus: Pound breaks $1.30 barrier for the first time since September
Dollar loses all post-election's gains in two sessions amid Trump's turmoil.
Dan Cancian May 18, 2017
FX Focus: Unemployment data drives pound closer to $1.30 mark
Sterling has not climbed above $1.30 since September 2016 but data could see it breach barrier.
Dan Cancian May 17, 2017
FX Focus: Pound sinks to five-week low after inflation data
Boost from higher than expected inflation proves to be short lived as sterling falls below €1.17.
Dan Cancian May 16, 2017
FX Focus: Pound lacks direction ahead of crucial week
Investors will analyse inflation data, as well as reports on the labour market and retail sales this week.
Dan Cancian May 15, 2017
FX Focus: Pound falls as impact of BoE's growth cut lingers on
Bank of England cut its growth forecast for the UK economy from 2% to 1.9% on Thursday.
Dan Cancian May 12, 2017
FX Focus: Pound tumbles after Bank of England keeps rates unchanged
BoE leaves rates at 0.25% but warns inflation will peak earlier than expected.
Dan Cancian May 11, 2017
FX Focus: Dollar under pressure after Trump fires FBI director James Comey
Pound closes in on $1.30 barrier for the first time in eight months ahead of Bank of England meeting.
Dan Cancian May 10, 2017
FX Focus: Euro slides as dollar strengthens and Macron's rally loses steam
Euro falls below $1.09 for the first time since 4 May, while dollar gains ground against its main rivals.
Dan Cancian May 09, 2017
FX Focus: Euro slips from six-month high as Macron's rally peters out
Analysts warn newly-elected French president faces a series of difficult challenges ahead.
Dan Cancian May 08, 2017
FX Focus: Dollar remains volatile after Fed keeps rates unchanged
US central bank says economic slowdown experienced in Q1 is likely to be transitory.
Dan Cancian May 04, 2017
FX Focus: Pound hit by Brexit bill rumours
Sterling endures high volatility after reports suggest Britain's Brexit bill could cost €100bn.
Dan Cancian May 03, 2017
FX Focus: Pound surges to seven-month high against the dollar despite poor GDP data
Sterling shrugs off report showing UK economy grows 0.3% in the first quarter of the year.
Dan Cancian Apr 28, 2017
FX Focus: Euro tanks after ECB keeps interest rates unchanged yet again
Dollar gains ground as investors shrug off disappointment over Donald Trump's tax reforms.
Dan Cancian Apr 27, 2017
FX Focus: Dollar gains ground as markets await Trump's 'phenomenal' tax reforms
US President due to announce a major tax overhaul which could see corporation tax slashed from 35% to 15%.
Dan Cancian Apr 26, 2017
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as public sector borrowing declines sharply
Euro remains on the front foot as investors expect Macron to secure French presidency next month.
Dan Cancian Apr 25, 2017
FX Focus: Pound slips against the dollar after dire retail sales figures
Euro falls from three-week high as investors remain cautious ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in France.
Dan Cancian Apr 21, 2017
UK retail sector suffers biggest slowdown in seven years amid rising inflation
Retail sales fall 1.4% in the first quarter, the third consecutive decline and the biggest drop since early 2010.
Dan Cancian Apr 21, 2017
FX Focus: Euro surges to three-week high after polls place Macron in lead in French elections
Analysts warn Sunday's election could destabilise the currency, despite recent gains.
Dan Cancian Apr 20, 2017
FX Focus: Dollar tumbles after Trump says the currency is 'too strong'
US president warns dollar's ongoing strength could hurt the US economy in the long-term.
Dan Cancian Apr 13, 2017
FX Focus: Pound hits month-high against the euro after unemployment boost
UK unemployment rate remains steady at record-low 4.7%, driving pound to highest level since February.
Dan Cancian Apr 12, 2017
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as investors await inflation data
Sterling shrugs off last week's decline to edge higher against euro and dollar.
Dan Cancian Apr 10, 2017
FX Focus: Pound slips back against dollar and euro
Euro hits month low against the dollar after Mario Draghi rules out short-term interest rates hike
Dan Cancian Apr 06, 2017
FX Focus: Pound on track for first quarterly gains against the dollar in over a year
South African rand plunges 5% against the dollar after President Jacob Zuma reshuffles its cabinet.
Dan Cancian Mar 31, 2017
FX Focus: Pound takes Article 50 in its stride and holds steady
Dollar edges higher after positive GDP data, while euro remains under pressure ahead of French elections.
Dan Cancian Mar 30, 2017
FX Focus: Pound hits two-month high against the dollar amid worries over Trump's policies
Dollar sinks as investors grow doubtful over Donald Trump's ability to push through his policies.
Dan Cancian Mar 27, 2017
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