Dollar steady as US data encourages
Fri, 28 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The dollar was little changed despite news that the US economy grew 4.8 per cent during the first quarter of 2006, its fastest rate in two and half years, according to figures from the Commerce Department.
Dollar down on Bernanke comments
Thu, 27 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The dollar dipped this afternoon after signs emerged that the Federal Reserve might end the series of rate rises.
Dollar steady as housing sector improves
Wed, 26 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The dollar was little changed this afternoon after figures were released suggesting the US property market was on the rise.
Euro 'needs political support'
Tue, 25 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The euro could be in trouble, according to a leading economic expert writing in Belgian weekly, The Business.
Sterling gains ahead of company data
Mon, 24 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The pound was up this morning as analysts prepared for a busy week of company activity in the UK.
Jobless figures bolster dollar
Fri, 21 Apr 06 14:00 pm
Improved economic figures in the US have given the dollar a lift today.
Sterling slides on CPI data
Thu, 20 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The pound dipped this morning after new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggested that inflation was below expectations.
US interest rate rises could soon be over
Wed, 19 Apr 06 14:00 pm
All eyes in the currency markets were on the US Federal Reserve, as minutes from its latest Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting hinted that the policy of rate rises could be coming to an end.
Dollar's fragility helps sterling climb
Tue, 18 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The pound enjoyed a solid start to the post-Easter period, climbing against the dollar.
US retail sales on the up
Thu, 13 Apr 06 14:00 pm
American retail sales beat forecasts during March as the dollar shored up, according to figures from the US government's Commerce Department.
Dollar gains on trade figures
Wed, 12 Apr 06 14:00 pm
Encouraging data from the US has helped shore the dollar up today.
Pound recovers after early wobble
Tue, 11 Apr 06 14:00 pm
Sterling was recovering this morning after taking a hit from UK trade figures during early trading.
Pound down ahead of company results
Mon, 10 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The pound was down slightly this morning ahead of some important company announcements due later this week.
Euro eases off after ECB comments
Fri, 07 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The euro eased off in the last 24 hours after large gains, as indications of a June interest rate rise emerged from the European central Bank (ECB).
Pound awaits interest rate decision
Thu, 06 Apr 06 14:00 pm
Sterling has fallen against the euro but steadied ahead of the latest interest rate decision to be taken later today.
Inflation levels 'above BoE's target'
Wed, 05 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The pound stayed resilient today as news that the Bank of England (BoE) may struggle to inhibit inflation emerged.
Euro set to gain as ECB prepares to meet
Tue, 04 Apr 06 14:00 pm
Analysts are expecting gains for the euro today amid encouraging economic signs from the continent.
Sterling steady ahead of MPC data
Mon, 03 Apr 06 14:00 pm
The pound was steady today ahead of a week which will see the monetary policy committee MPC meet.
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