Great Britain — News Archive

US Dollar Pares Earlier Gains

US dollar is paring some of its earlier gains against the euro as risk appetite improves. However, greenback still has the upper hand against European currencies right now as the data coming out of the United States seems to indicate that the economic recovery could speed up.

Services PMI Eases Concerns About UK Economy, Pound Gains

The Great Britain pound gained today after a report showed that UK service industries advanced last month, easing concerns about recession of Britain’s economy and making the sterling again viable haven from Europe’s crisis.

Euro Heads Lower after Recent Rally

Euro has been showing strength against the US dollar recently, but uncertainty is creeping into the markets. As a result, risk aversion is making an appearance, and the euro is heading lower against the US dollar, as well as heading lower against the Japanese yen and even the Great Britain pound.

Pound Down as Construction in Britain Slows

The Great Britain pound erased its gains versus the US dollar and fell against the Japanese yen today after the report showed that UK construction growth slowed last month.

Swiss Franc Mixed Today

Swiss franc is mixed today, higher against the euro, and lower against the US dollar and the Great Britain Pound. Even so, the recent economic forum at Davos has expressed confidence in the Swissie’s cap against the euro, and the ability of the franc to pull back against the 17-nation currency as needed.

Pound Higher on Consumer Confidence

The Great Britain pound was higher today versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen after a report showed that consumer confidence in the UK improved, while speculation that Greece made progress in the debt-swap discussion reduced demand for safer currencies.

Pound Drops as UK GDP Declines

The Great Britain pound fell against the US dollar and pared its gains versus the Japanese yen after the UK Office for National Statistics reported that the nation’s GDP shrank in the last quarter, adding to signs than Britain is entering recession.

US Dollar Mixed as Traders Look for Direction

Forex traders are looking for a little direction today, and, as a result, the US dollar is mixed. Greenback is higher against the euro, thanks to fresh concerns about the Greek debt situation, but lower against the Great Britain pound. With Fed heading into a two-day meeting, many are waiting to see what policy announcements will be made.

Pound Reverses Gains

The Great Britain pound reversed its yesterday’s upward trend against the US dollar and the Japanese yen today and stayed flat versus the euro after tumbling on the last trading session as analysts expect a report later this week to show that the UK economy is slowing.

Pound Climbs on Retail Sales & Worries About Europe

The Great Britain pound jumped as UK retail sales rose last month, while concerns about the future of the European Union increased demand for the sterling as a haven from the sovereign-debt crisis in Europe.

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