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Key Economic Data Releases This Week

Key Economic Data Releases This Week

In this report we detail the key economic dates that could affect pound sterling, euro and US dollar exchange rates.

By Jonathan Watson
Sterling Weakens Versus Major Currencies

Sterling Weakens Versus Major Currencies

GBP value drops following talks of an interest rate cut from several MPC members.

By Daniel Wright
Falling GDP Figures and Risk of BoE Interest Rate Cut Weighs on the Pound

Falling GDP Figures and Risk of BoE Interest Rate Cut Weighs on the Pound

In today's market report we take a look at factors influencing sterling, euro and US dollar exchange rates.

By Steve Eakins
Sterling Falls to Lowest Levels Against the Euro Since November

Sterling Falls to Lowest Levels Against the Euro Since November

The pound fell to its lowest trading levels against the euro yesterday since November, trading at 1.16329.

By Amelia Spencer
Fears of Bank of England Interest Rate Cut Causes the Value of the Pound to Fall

Fears of Bank of England Interest Rate Cut Causes the Value of the Pound to Fall

Bank of England interest rates, shrinking UK GDP and Brexit uncertainty weigh on sterling.

By Ben Small
Sterling Value Falls at the Start of January

Sterling Value Falls Against the Euro and US Dollar

Read on for more currency news involving the pound, US dollar and Australian dollar.

By Ben Fletcher
Pound to euro interbank rates rose to 1.1772 yesterday, on the back of better than expected UK Services data.

Global events lead to a mixed week for sterling

The first full trading week of 2020 has been a busy one for international events, which has led to a mixed week for sterling exchange rates.

By Daniel Wright
Parliament Debates Over Brexit Withdrawal Bill Continue

Parliament Debates Over Brexit Withdrawal Bill Continue

With only 23 days left until the Brexit extension dealine, MPs hurry to scrutinise legislation for implementation into PM Johnson's Brexit Deal.

By Michelle Fox
Sterling Rises as Better Than Expected PMI Services Data is Released

Sterling Rises as Better Than Expected PMI Services Data is Released

Pound to euro interbank rates rose to 1.1772 yesterday, on the back of better than expected UK Services data.

By Brett Goulty
GBP remains rangebound as trade negotiations look set to dominate sterling rates.

Sterling Drifts Lower

GBP remains rangebound as trade negotiations look set to dominate sterling rates.

By James Lovick
Conservatives lead in the polls, although fears remain present over Labour Party gains and pro-Remainer pacts.

Sterling rises then declines in early 2020

The pound strengthened against the majors at the beginning of this week due to renewed confidence in the future of the UK economy.

By Daniel Wright
Sterling Weakens Versus Major Currencies

What happened to exchange rates in 2019?

What happened in 2019 and what are the upcoming events that could impact the pound, euro and US dollar?

By Oliver Godwin
Brexit likely to be a key market driver during 2020

Brexit Likely to Be a Key Market Driver During 2020

Could Boris Johnson's deadline on trade talks lead to a no deal?

By Daniel Johnson
Brexit continues to influence GBP going into 2020

Brexit Continues to Influence GBP Going Into 2020

Following a short surge on the back of the General Election results, the pound has failed to maintain it’s strength through the second half of December in a clear ‘buy the rumour/sell the fact’ sequence of trading in FX markets.

By Lauren Buckner
Pound Sterling remains under pressure after slumping against the USD and EUR

Pound Slumps Against Euro and Dollar at the Thought of a No-Deal Brexit

This week saw GBP slump against both the US dollar and the euro as uncertainties surrounding Brexit once again begin to haunt the pound.

By Daniel Wright