Great Britain — News Archive

Pound Rises vs. Euro, Falls vs. Dollar & Yen

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound rose against the euro at the start of today’s Forex trading session after the British Chambers of Commerce raised its forecast for Britain’s economic growth in this and the next years. The sterling fell later but currently is rising again. Britain’s currency fell versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen.

Great Britain Pound Rises on Smaller Budget Deficit

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound rose today versus other major currencies as the nation’s budget shortage in July was smaller than expected.

Sterling Declines as Confidence of Consumers Wanes

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound declined today against the US dollar and the Japanese yen as the concerns about the possible slowdown of the nation’s economic growth weakened the currency.

Pound Rise vs. Dollar, Falls Against Euro & Yen

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound rose versus the greenback on the report from the US about more than expected job losses. The sterling fell against the euro and the dollar as the data from the UK itself hasn’t gave many reasons for optimism.

Sterling Falls After Interest Rates Remained at Low Level

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound fell today after the central bank’s policy makers kept the interest rates at the low level, despite the concerns that the inflation may accelerate.

Pound Rises as UK Economy Grows

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound strengthened today against the US currency to the highest level in almost six months as the economic data showed that Britain’s economy expanded faster than the analysts anticipated.

Britain’s GDP Data Pushes Pound Up

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound jumped against all other major currencies today as the British GDP data release surprised all Forex market participants with extremely high values, beating even the optimistic forecasts.

Pound Falls on Global Economic Outlook

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound slipped today amid speculations that the slowing global economic recovery would decrease the attractiveness of the currencies tied to the growth.

Pound May Retain Strength Despite Budget Cuts

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound strengthened today for the second day after the labor market provided good numbers, suggesting that Britain’s economy may retain its strength despite the spending cuts.

Pound Goes Up on High Inflation & Retail Sales

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound strengthened today on the speculation that the higher than expected inflation and the retail sales would cause the central bank to raise the interest rates.


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