The Great Britain pound weakened today after data showed that inflation slowed last quarter more than was predicted by analysts, reigniting concerns about the UK economy.
CPI — News Archive
Canadian Dollar Slumps as Inflation Decelerates
May 17th, 2013 at 22:19
The Canadian dollar slumped today, touching the lowest level since March against its US peer, as inflation slowed last month, decreasing probability of an interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada.
Polish Zloty Drops as Inflation Slows
May 16th, 2013 at 8:11
The Polish zloty weakened today as negative fundamentals, including slowing inflation, spurred speculations that the central bank will cut interest rates yet again.
Aussie Soft After Budget Forecast
The Australian dollar was soft today after the government forecast that economic growth will slow in the next financial year, adding reasons for the central bank to cut interest rates further.
Norwegian Krone Rallies with Accelerating Inflation, Retreats
May 10th, 2013 at 12:09
The Norwegian krone rallied today as inflation accelerated more than analysts have expected, reducing incentive for the central bank to cut interest rates. The currency retreated and trades below the opening level as of now.
Aussie Attempts to Hold Ground amid Negative Fundamentals
April 24th, 2013 at 4:58
The Australian dollar fluctuated today, but was fairly resilient even as both global and domestic fundamentals were not supportive for the currency that is linked to commodities and economic growth.
Japanese Yen Shows Strength against European Currencies
April 23rd, 2013 at 16:46
Slowing economic data out of China is weighing on high beta currencies, and helping support the Japanese yen against its European counterparts. Even with weakness expected moving forward, the yen is showing resilience right now.
CAD Closes Flat vs. USD & EUR, Stronger vs. JPY
April 20th, 2013 at 2:58
The Canadian dollar closed flat versus its US peer yesterday, erasing its previous gains. The currency was also flat against the euro, paring losses. The loonie gained against the Japanese yen that was the weakest against most-traded currencies.
US Dollar Loses Ground as Risk Appetite Returns
April 16th, 2013 at 16:30
US dollar is losing ground today as risk appetite returns to the market. Greenback is higher against the yen, but down against high beta currencies, particularly the euro.
Pound Rises as Inflation Remains Above BoE Target
April 16th, 2013 at 11:35
The Great Britain pound rose today as inflation remained above the central bank’s target, reducing probability of additional monetary easing by the Bank of England.
