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UK unemployment hits 17 year high
12 October, 2011
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Unemployment in the UK has risen to 2.57m, the highest for 17 years, according to figures out this morning.
Read moreGreece payout likely to go ahead as inspectors agree reforms
11 October, 2011
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The Euro has begun to strengthen (become more expensive) as the EU, IMF and European Central Bank all now agree that Greece is likely to have €8bn of extra bailout funds approved.
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10 October, 2011
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This week we do not have any major UK data due out, although it’s a busy week in the USA which will be of note to clients looking to buy or sell USD…
Read moreKing fears ciris is ‘worst ever’ as banks hit by credit downgrade
7 October, 2011
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The Bank of England Governer, Mervyn King, fears the current economic crisis could be the worst ever seen in the UK, in an interview with Sky News.
Read moreBank of England injects 75bn into the economy
6 October, 2011
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Sterling fell rapidly as the Bank of England announced plans for an additional £75bn of Quantitative Easing today. This was significantly more than the £50bn that analysts thought may be injected, while many observers thought the Bank would wait until November before acting.
Read moreUK economic growth slower than expected
5 October, 2011
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UK GDP has been revised down, showing growth of just 0.1% between April and June…
Read moreEuro rate comes off 9 month high, while US Dollar continues to increase in price
4 October, 2011
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The Sterling to Euro rate hit a new 9-month high overnight, but has fallen back against sterling today, as we await UK GDP figures tomorrow morning at 9.30am.
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3 October, 2011
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As the Eurozone soverign debt crisis continues, a focus this week’s news releases scheduled around which are likely to affect exchange rates…
Read moreGerman parliament supports Greece bailout
29 September, 2011
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As international auditors arrive in Greece to assess the extent of the country’s debt problems, Germany’s parliament has this morning approved new powers for the Eurozone’s crisis fund…
Read morePound, Euro both steady as rescue plan is discussed
27 September, 2011
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As markets await news from Eurozone officials on a renewed strategy to help Europe’s ailing banks, the Euro has remained relatively stable against sterling, with relatively good rates available for sending payments in Euros…
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