Pound up – this week’s FX news

The Pound has soared to a 10-month high against the US Dollar and is near its best against the Euro this year, after Barclays and HSBC reported unexpectedly good profits today.

This week we have a number of important data releases which could make or break the recent rally – keep in touch with Currency Index for the latest news.

Tuesday 4th
Aussie retail sales (2.30am)
Aussie interest rates (5.30am)
Swiss CPI inflation (8.15am)
US income & consumption (1.30pm)

Wednesday 5th
UK manufacturing (9.30am)
European retail sales (10am)
US factory orders (3pm)
New Zealand unemployment rate (11.45pm)

Thursday 6th
Australian unemployment rate (2.30am)
Bank of England interest rates (12pm)
European interest rates (12.45pm)

Friday 7th
UK PPI core inflation (9.30am)
US non-farm payrolls and earnings (2.30pm)