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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.
FX Focus: Markets lack drivers as investors await Fed minutes
Federal Reserve will release minutes of its latest meeting tonight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FX Focus: Dollar remains volatile after Fed keeps rates unchanged
US central bank says economic slowdown experienced in Q1 is likely to be transitory.
FX Focus: Pound hit by Brexit bill rumours
Sterling endures high volatility after reports suggest Britain's Brexit bill could cost €100bn.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as investors await inflation data
Sterling shrugs off last week's decline to edge higher against euro and dollar.
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
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.
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.
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.