Pound increases due to lifting of coronavirus restrictions
the pound fluctuated as a result of some high impact UK data releases and the delaying of the final lifting of the UK’s coronavirus restrictions
US dollar rocked by Fed
French Mortgages. The pound firmed last week in response to overwhelmingly positive UK data, but found these gains limited by domestic coronavirus concerns.
Pound increases by 2021 Budget
The pound struck higher last week, being bolstered by economic optimism following the publication of the UK’s 2021 Budget. At
Pound weakness and UK growth contraction
The US dollar pushed higher in the midst of optimism over the incoming Biden administration as market risk appetite generally diminished.
Pound retreats on renewed Brexit doubts
With renewed uncertainty over the chances of a UK-EU post-Brexit trade agreement, the appeal of the pound diminished this week.
Pound capped by Brexit uncertainty as vaccine optimism grows
Weaker-than-expected monthly UK GDP reading left the pound on a weaker footing against its rivals. ECB looks set to enact fresh monetary loosening measures
Pound hits two-month high amid vaccine optimism
The pound strengthened as coronavirus vaccine hopes, Brexit optimism and fading chances of negative interest rates boosted Sterling.
Pound rocked by Brexit woes
US dollar rebounds from two-week low amid growth concerns The pound fluctuated through last week’s session, experiencing volatility in response
Pound could stumble after growth data
Sterling was pressured lower after Chancellor Rishi Sunak signalled that there wouldn’t be an extension to the government’s furlough scheme.
euro continues to 20 month high
Meanwhile, the euro surged on optimism of the EU’s recovery fund and benefited from weakness in the US dollar to hit a 20-month high.