Tag: British pound
Swiss Franc Rises as Pound Falls on UK Budget Shift
The Swiss franc strengthened on Friday as a global stock market selloff pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. At the same time, the British pound...
Dollar Rises After Weak China Trade Data
The U.S. dollar steadied in Asian trading on Friday, regaining some ground as both the British pound (sterling) and Japanese yen weakened. Meanwhile, weaker-than-expected...
British Pound Slips on Softer UK Wage Figures
Pound Slips as UK Wage Growth Slows, Supporting Gradual Rate Cuts
The British pound edged lower on Tuesday after official data showed that growth in...
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Wave of Fed Speeches
The US dollar held steady on Monday as traders awaited a busy week of Federal Reserve speeches that could offer fresh signals on the...
Dollar Climbs After Fed Rate Cut Disappoints Dovish Hopes
The U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Wednesday. This rebound came a day after the Federal Reserve delivered an expected quarter-point rate...
Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data; Euro...
Dollar Falls to Two-Month Low Ahead of Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data
The U.S. dollar dropped to its lowest level in more than two...
UK Pound’s Sharp Reaction to Gilt Market Decline May Be Excessive
The British pound struggled on Tuesday as 30-year gilt yields hit their highest level since 1998. However, ING said on Wednesday that the market...
Dollar Strengthens as Pound and Yen Weaken; Bonds, Jobs Data in...
Dollar Strengthens as Pound and Yen Slide; Payrolls Report in Focus
The British pound and Japanese yen slumped on Tuesday as growing fiscal concerns pushed...
