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UK manufacturing shrinks as Bank of England issues stark warning

1 December, 2011

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This morning’s UK manufacturing figures showed the fastest rate of decline for 18 months, as the Bank of England Governor warns of possible ‘extraordinarily serious’ climate ahead…

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Central banks act to ease global credit – Euro rates fall, US Dollar cheaper

30 November, 2011

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The world’s main central banks, in the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, and Europe, have made mutual agreements to provide credit to each other, in a move designed to ease strains in world markets…

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Exchange rate update for Tuesday 29th

29 November, 2011

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Exchange rates continue to show volatility as the UK autumn statement, Eurozone debt auctions, and US financial news all dominate the headlines…

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This week’s currency news 28 Nov 2011

28 November, 2011

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This week’s focus for the Pound is likely to be tomorrow’s autumn statement from Chancellor Osborne. There is still a full week of data releases scheduled, all with the potential to move exchange rates, as follows…

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Euro cheaper as Italian debt rates rise

25 November, 2011

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Italy paid a record 6.5% to borrow over 6 months at a bond auction this morning – the highest yield since the country joined the Euro, which has sent the single currency down…

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UK GDP unchanged, as German bond sale turns sour

24 November, 2011

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This morning’s UK GDP figures were not revised from last month’s reading – avoiding a potential banana skin for the Pound. Meanwhile in Germany a sale of government bonds resulted in half not being sold, as Eurozone worries spread further…

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Bank of England unanimous on QE for November, Pound goes up

23 November, 2011

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This morning’s Bank of England minutes showed that all 9 committee members voted for ‘no extension’ to the existing Quantitative Easing programme in November…

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Public borrowing falls but sterling drifts lower

22 November, 2011

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This morning’s UK public borrowing figures were better than expected, but the Pound has failed to gain any ground today…

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This week’s currency news 566

21 November, 2011

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As we move towards the end of the month, there is less scheduled important data this week. Of course the Eurozone story continues to dominate financial markets and currencies alike…

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Unemployment up to 2.62m

16 November, 2011

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This morning’s UK unemployment figures were slightly worse than expected, if not disastrous for the UK and the Pound…

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