US GDP revised upwards, but not enough
Thu, 31 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Figures released yesterday show US GDP grew by 2.9 per cent, although growth is behind levels reported earlier this year.
US Fed rate rise "close call"
Wed, 30 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The US federal reserve has issued the minutes from its last meeting showing it is still keeping a keen eye on inflation and its decision to hold interest rates was a "close call".
Food, drink, entertainment set standard for week ahead
Tue, 29 Aug 06 14:00 pm
This week's company results are dominated by food and drink as Diageo, Heinz, Whitbread and Rank all releasing results.
Better German business data holds up euro
Fri, 25 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Better than expected business confidence data from Germany has held up the euro.
Sterling gains on dollar and euro losses
Thu, 24 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Weak economic data helped to keep sterling up against the euro and the dollar.
Euro stumbles on German investor confidence
Wed, 23 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The euro saw falls yesterday after industrial orders fell along with German investor confidence.
Pound stays low with housing
Tue, 22 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Chances of a further interest rate rise this year diminished as housing data showed a falling market.
UK labour market comes into focus
Mon, 21 Aug 06 14:00 pm
This week sees the UK labour market coming into focus with a series of reports.
Retail spending fall brings down pound
Fri, 18 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The pound fell yesterday on the back of a fall in retail sales.
Euro gains on inflation speculation
Thu, 17 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Reports that eurozone inflation is set to be above target have helped lift the euro.
Lower than expected inflation brings down pound
Wed, 16 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Sterling fell yesterday on the back of data showing falling inflation.
Dollar awaits inflation data
Tue, 15 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Traders are awaiting US inflation figures which could point the direction for future interest rate rises.
State of the nation to be seen
Mon, 14 Aug 06 14:00 pm
A series of reports and surveys outlining the current state of the economy is to be launched this week.
Sterling losses on terror raid expected to be short-term
Fri, 11 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The fall in the value of the pound after the foiled terror raid is expected to be short-lived.
Pound holds on inflation report and bomb plot
Thu, 10 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The Bank of England inflation report hinting at further interest rises and the increased UK security threat have left the pound a little shaken but largely unchanged.
US interest rates hold
Wed, 09 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The US federal reserve opted yesterday (August 8th) to keep interest rates at 5.25 per cent after 17 consecutive rate rises, however there were hints at further increases.
Dollar awaits US rate decision
Tue, 08 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The US federal reserve will make a decision today on whether to continue its campaign of raising interest rates.
Insurance gains expected for week
Mon, 07 Aug 06 14:00 pm
This week will see major insurers releasing their results with Aviva leading the way.
Sterling rises on interest rate increase
Fri, 04 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The Bank of England's surprise interest rate rise yesterday has led to a rise in the pound.
Sterling hits 8-week high against dollar
Thu, 03 Aug 06 14:00 pm
Sterling continued to climb against the dollar yesterday, hitting an eight-week high ahead of today's UK interest rate decision.
US treasury chief backs strong dollar
Wed, 02 Aug 06 14:00 pm
New US treasury secretary Henry Paulson has come out in his debut policy speech to back a strong dollar, however the markets saw the currency fall.
Euro falls ahead of ECB decision
Tue, 01 Aug 06 14:00 pm
The euro has fallen ahead of this week's decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) on interest rates.
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