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UK Employment Change Report Preview (JUL 2024)

Signs of a weakening labor market may produce headwinds for the British Pound as it puts pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) to further unwind its restrictive policy.

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September 9, 2024 10:45 AM
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GBP/USD, GBP/JPY: UK CPI in focus after soft prints from NZ, CA

The UK's 1-month OIS suggests ~48% chance of a 25bp cut from the BOE next month, which means today's inflation report is likely a key driver for GBP/USD on monetary policy expectations.

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July 16, 2024 11:34 PM
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GBP/USD forecast: Volatility expected with UK data, Powell on tap

Incoming UK data today could be the difference between the BOE cutting or holding in June. Add into the mix US producer prices and Powell speech, GBP/USD us a key market for forex traders to watch today.

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May 13, 2024 10:43 PM

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UK, CA, NZ inflation at the helm: The Week Ahead

With traders keen to see who will be the first among the BOE, BOC or RBNZ to cut rates, their attention will be surely on next week's inflation reports for their respective regions.

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April 11, 2024 11:39 PM
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GBP/USD, GBP/JPY forecast: Forward returns around the UK Budget

The UK spring budget is set to be released tomorrow. And if GBP/USD follows its general pattern around this budget, it could be in for a tough few days - starting from today.

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GBP/USD: sticky situation for longs should UK wages growth undershoot

Sticky wages growth is one of the few positives for GBP/USD right now, keeping the prospect for rate hikes from the BOE in play.

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September 11, 2023 08:25 PM
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FTSE 100 forecast: Top stocks to watch ahead of FTSE rebalance

The next FTSE index review will take effect later in September. Find out which UK stocks are on the move and why it matters.

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FTSE 100 analysis: Unemployment rises and wages jump – Top UK stocks

We had mixed economic data out this morning, with signs that labour market is cooling but wages continue to surge higher, raising the pressure on inflation figures out tomorrow.

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FTSE 100 analysis: Stocks fall as UK inflation remains hot

Inflation remained higher than hoped in May, weighing on UK stocks and cementing fears that more rate hikes are needed.

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Gold hits 3-month high, UK data dump up next

Gold enjoyed its best day in 8-months following the US inflation report and shows the potential to extend it run.

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November 11, 2022 12:06 AM
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USD/JPY: What’s next after government intervention for yen?

Can the yen fall more despite the government’s efforts?

Liz Truss resignation: what happens next?

Liz Truss has resigned. The future of both the Conservative party and the UK government remains unclear. In the coming days, we’ll be finding out more information on the leadership contest and whether a general election could follow.

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October 21, 2022 04:15 AM

Liz Truss resignation: what happens next?

Liz Truss has resigned. The future of both the Conservative party and the UK government remains unclear. In the coming days, we’ll be finding out more information on the leadership contest and whether a general election could follow.

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October 21, 2022 04:15 AM
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Early signs of (dis)inflation continue to appear

Whilst inflation has been hard to ignore, we are now seeing signs that the cooling of inflationary forces are finally showing up in some consumer prices.

Conservative leadership contest: Who will be the next prime minister?

Find out who the front-runners are in the contest to become the next prime minister of the UK after Boris Johnson resigned.

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July 11, 2022 09:17 AM

GBP/USD holds over $1.1950 as Johnson resigns

Sterling rises to a session high after PM Boris Johnson says he will resign. The outlook for GBPUSD remains grim.

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July 7, 2022 05:04 AM
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Rolls-Royce shares down after trading update

Rolls-Royce, the engineering group, said that it plans to sell assets worth 2 billion pounds to pay down debt and is cutting 1.3 billion pounds in costs.

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December 10, 2020 10:51 PM

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Brexit: Three Scenarios and What’s Priced In for GBP/USD?

As we approach the end of the year, Brexit negotiations will be the most important factor for GBP and FTSE traders to watch.

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December 1, 2020 04:14 AM
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U.K. may not be expecting a deal

Phil Hogan has told the European Parliament's trade committee that E.U. and U.K. "are not making much progress" on trade talks.

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May 28, 2020 10:12 PM

BoJo and Brexit are back

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work today after suffering from the coronavirus.

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April 26, 2020 10:46 PM

“Very ugly” U.K. economic data

Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane said economic data for the first half of the year would likely be "very ugly"

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April 21, 2020 11:29 PM
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Is There a Better Currency to Trade vs GBP than USD?

If you like the Pound, you may wish to trade it vs the NZD

March 31, 2020 07:16 AM