January 23rd, 2025
By Jonathan Cook
Improved risk sentiment helped ease the pressure on European currencies yesterday. A reduced threat of American trade tariffs (for Europe, at least) helped the euro...
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January 22nd, 2025
By Julian Benson
The first full day of US trading since President Trump’s inauguration saw the dollar lose ground to both the pound and the euro. While GBP closed out ahead of the euro...
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January 21st, 2025
By Jonathan Cook
Unemployment in the UK advanced slightly to 4.4% in November from 4.3% the month prior. Average earnings, both with and without additional bonuses, increased by 5.6% in...
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January 20th, 2025
By Jonathan Cook
Sterling enters the week bruised but still afloat after recent stress in the bond market. As UK gilts (government debt) enjoyed their best week from a yield perspective...
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January 17th, 2025
By Christopher Nye
There was some relief for sterling yesterday, with another day of some stability against the euro and US dollar. However, this morning’s unexpected drop in retail sales...
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January 16th, 2025
By Jonathan Cook
UK economic growth returned to positive territory in November after two months of consecutive contraction. The British economy grew by 0.1% month-on-month and by 1% on...
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