Retail data sees sterling stumble
Tue, 28 Feb 06 15:00 pm
Retail sales in February fell sharply and are expected to continue to decline over the coming months in news which undermined sterling's strength today.
Sterling steady ahead of corporate activity
Mon, 27 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The pound was steady this afternoon ahead of a week of figures from some of the UK's leading financial institutions.
Sterling steady as gdp inches up
Fri, 24 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The pound remains steady ahead as new economic data was released today on the national gross domestic product (gdp).
Dollar steady on inflation news
Thu, 23 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The dollar hovered around the same mark this morning after new data suggested that inflation would remain in line with expectations in the US.
Pound dips on MPC minutes
Wed, 22 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The pound dipped this afternoon after the latest release of the minutes from the Bank of England's rate-setting monetary policy committee (MPC) showed no change in stance.
Bernanke comments bolster rate rise expectations
Tue, 21 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The dollar has enjoyed gains after reports that the Federal Reserve would continue with its rate-rising plans.
Sterling steady ahead of banking profits
Mon, 20 Feb 06 15:00 pm
Sterling has hovered around the same mark after a difficult period last week, with a raft of company data set to help shape the market this week.
Pound steady as UK ponders rate cut
Fri, 17 Feb 06 15:00 pm
Sterling was steady against the dollar this morning amid speculation that the Bank of England could cut interest rates sooner than previously expected.
Contrasting fortunes boost dollar
Thu, 16 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The US dollar has risen slightly this morning following contrasting indicators from either side of the Atlantic.
Inflation report boosts pound
Wed, 15 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The latest inflation figures gave sterling a shot in the arm today.
German economy stagnates
Tue, 14 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The Germany economy stagnated during the final three months of 2005, official statistics have revealed, in news that is unlikely to shift the euro's downward trajectory seen in the last week.
New Fed chief to face calls to limit interest hikes
Mon, 13 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The dollar dipped slightly as new chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, prepared to face a hostile Congress calling for a limit to the recent rises in interest rates.
Dollar hits a one month high
Fri, 10 Feb 06 15:00 pm
Expectations of an increase in the US interest rate have led to the dollar reaching a one month high against the euro.
German trade surplus on the rise
Thu, 09 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The euro dipped slightly this morning in the wake of new data from Germany.
German trade surplus on the rise
Wed, 08 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The euro dipped slightly this morning in the wake of new data from Germany.
Dollar down but in line for rate rise boost
Mon, 06 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The dollar was down slightly against the pound this morning after reaching a two-week high on Friday.
Labour market helps dollar continue to climb
Fri, 03 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The dollar gained this afternoon after a positive economic data on the state of the US jobs market helped sore up the currency.
Sterling sets pace
Thu, 02 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The pound enjoyed a positive 24 hours, as sterling touched on short-term highs this morning.
Dollar bolstered by Fed
Wed, 01 Feb 06 15:00 pm
The euro was down slightly against the dollar, as the outgoing Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan signalled a hike in rates.
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