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<h2>Pound (GBP)</h2>\r\nThe Pound (GBP) fell to a one-month low against the US Dollar (USD) yesterday, following the UK government’s decision to delay lockdown easing. Sterling also dropped in its currency pairing with the Euro (EUR).\r\n\r\nFallout from the government’s decision overshadowed the publication of positive unemployment rate and earnings statistics. Figures show that unemployment has dropped and wage growth increased in April.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the UK’s latest CPI findings may buoy the Pound as data...

<h2>Pound (GBP) </h2> The Pound (GBP) rose against many of its peers today after the latest UK growth data revealed that the UK had rebound in March, thanks to the Government’s extensive Covid-19 vaccination rollout programme. UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak celebrated the data, saying: ‘Despite a difficult start to this year, economic growth in March is a promising sign of things to come. As we cautiously reopen the economy, I will continue to take all the steps necessary to support our recovery.’ As a result,...

<h2>Pound (GBP) </h2> The Pound (GBP) rose today after the latest UK GDP report for the fourth-quarter of 2021 was revised up. However, this was not enough to fully bolster confidence in the UK economy, as the figure had only been slightly revised up to 1.3% from the record slump of 1%. Today also saw UK House Prices dip by 0.2% in March, leaving some GBP investors more cautious about the outlook for the nation’s economy. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, commented on the data: ‘Given that the...

<h2>Pound (GBP) Sinks Despite Covid-19 Vaccine Optimism Buoying Markets</h2> The Pound (GBP) fell against many of its competitors today despite UK business activity growing at its fastest rate since August. Today’s flash March PMI shows that UK manufacturing and services output had soared to a 7-month high after February’s contraction. Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at IHS Markit, commented on the data: ‘The UK economy rebounded from two months of decline in March, with business activity growing...

<h2>Pound (GBP) </h2> The Pound rose today following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the 2021 Budget. Sunak confirmed the extension of the furlough scheme until September. Today also saw news that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) now expects the UK economy to grow by 4% this year owing to a ‘swifter and more sustained recovery’ than expected in November last year. Consequently, GBP investors have become more confident about the UK economy going forward. In UK economic data, today saw the...

<h2>Pound (GBP) </h2> The Pound rose today as 18.4% of the UK population have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. As a result, UK markets are more optimistic that mass vaccination could help the nation’s economy recover in the months ahead. However, today saw the publication of the latest UK BRC Retail Sales data for January, which rose by 7.1%. Helen Dickinson, the Chief Executive at the BRC, said: ‘January saw retail sales growth decline to its lowest level since May of last year. The current...

Pound Sterling (GBP) Pound movement has been mixed this week so far. While Sterling’s outlook is gradually improving on coronavirus recovery hopes, none of this week’s news has been optimistic enough to give the Pound the leg-up it needs to rally. UK inflation rate data from December will be published tomorrow. It is unlikely to influence the Pound though, and Sterling movement will remain more focused on UK coronavirus developments. Euro (EUR) The Euro was one of today’s more appealing major currencies. ZEW’s...

<h3>Pound (GBP) </h3> The Pound (GBP) struggled today following the news that the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, would be announcing further updates on Covid-19 restrictions. With Scotland already set to enter a full national lockdown, GBP investors are concerned that England could soon follow. As a result, UK markets are becoming worried about the nation’s economic situation, which could suffer throughout January if the nation enters stricter restrictions. Today also saw the release of the UK’s latest...

<h3>Pound (GBP) </h3> The Pound (GBP) rose today following the announcement that key UK regulator had approved the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. As a result, Sterling investors are confident that the new vaccine, which requires a normal form of refrigeration and is easier to transport, could provide a lifeline for the British economy in coming weeks. British Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, said that the new vaccine also promises a ‘route out’ of the Covid-19 crisis. Meanwhile, GBP investors are growing...

<h3>Pound (GBP) </h3> The Pound (GBP) stabilised today as Brexit uncertainty has been tempered by the EU’s Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, who said that a Brexit deal could occur in just a matter of days. This follows a significant concession from Prime Minister Boris Johnson on several key clauses which had previously impeded progress in UK-EU- talks. As a result, GBP investors are now more hopeful that the two sides could compromise and agree on a post-Brexit trade agreement. In UK economic data, today saw the...