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Euro Rally Continues

Posted on August 27, 2009 by admin

The single currency has extended its rally against the pound this morning, gaining support from the release of the German consumer price index and consumer confidence figures. International risk appetite took a hit yesterday as US durable goods orders came in more modest than expected, and currency exchange rates for the yen strengthened in the run up to Japan’s general election. Continue reading →

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World economy to shrink

Posted on March 20, 2009 by admin

The head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation has echoed a statement from the IMF by saying that the world economy will most likely shrink this year. Angel Gurria, head of the body that represents the 30 most industrialised nations, said, “We are probably seeing a world which will go negative. Continue reading →

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Banks face more questions

Posted on March 19, 2009 by admin

Scottish MPs will question senior executives from Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group – two of the banks given multi-billion pound bailouts by the government. Continue reading →

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Market unease continues

Posted on March 4, 2009 by admin

Stock markets have recovered from their bout of extreme risk aversion with Sterling and the Euro trimming losses against the US Dollar overnight. Ben Bernanke warned yesterday that the US banking sector is yet to achieve stability and interest rate decision are due from the ECB and Bank of England tomorrow. The prospect of quantitative easing and more unconventional policy is fuelling investor uncertainty which is impacting on currency exchange rates. Continue reading →

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Global equities plunge

Posted on March 2, 2009 by admin

Global stock and equity markets have plunged around the world following worse than expected US GDP figures released on Friday. The US economy contracted at an annualised 6.2% in the fourth quarter of 2008 and this sent investor confidence plummeting and fuelled a rise in risk aversion. Reports this morning of further trouble in the banking sector and a potential bail out of AIG have kept risk aversion high on the international agenda, capping currency exchange rates. Continue reading →

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Record loss for RBS

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

The Pound is sitting lower this morning against the Euro and US Dollar after RBS has posted the largest loss in corporate history. The bank which is now 68% taxpayer owned lost £24 billion in 2008. In combination with GDP figures which showed the UK economy contracted -1.5% in the fourth quarter, this news damaged the exchange rate value of Sterling, sending it back to the bottom end of ranges against its international currency partners. Continue reading →

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US Dollar Declines

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

The US Dollar has weakened overnight following reports the US government may nationalise major US banks as a result of the financial crisis. Sterling has staged a minor rally following the publication of retail sales figures for January and EU leaders met over the weekend to discuss economic strategy ahead of the G20 summit in London in April. Continue reading →

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MPC Votes 8-1

Posted on February 18, 2009 by admin

The Sterling-Dollar exchange rate has declined this morning after the release of MPC minutes which showed an 8-1 vote for a 0.5% reduction in the base rate. David Blanchflower was again the dissenting voice within the Bank as he argued the 1% reduction should be taken ‘without delay’. Global equities remain bearish as unease surrounds global recovery prospects and this is putting pressure on European and Asian exchange rates.
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U.K Unemployment 6.3%

Posted on February 11, 2009 by admin

Sterling has taken a dive against its major currency partners as the UK unemployment rate has risen to 6.3%. Global equities are in negative mode after market reaction to the Federal Reserve rescue package was luke-warm, fuelling gains in the safe haven currencies overnight. Continue reading →

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Rate decisions due

Posted on February 5, 2009 by admin

Trading is volatile this morning ahead of the Bank of England and ECB interest rate decisions due this afternoon. US unemployment figures have risen by over 500,000 in January alone and shares in Europe’s major banks have declined as Swiss Re and Deutsche Bank have reported massive profit losses for 2008. Continue reading →

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