Great Britain — News Archive

Pound Falls as Current Account Deficit Widens

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound dropped today below the $1.50 threshold for the first time from the beginning of this month amid the signs that Britain’s economy falters.

Great Britain Pound Falls on Concerns About Budget Cuts

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound fell today against the U.S. dollar and some other major currencies as the macroeconomic indicators spurred the concern that the budget cuts would hurt the Britain’s economy.

Pound Falls on Concerns for Budget Cuts

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound weakened today as the shop prices rose in June less than in may, adding to the concern that the budget cuts would slow the economic growth.

Pound Weakens on Fears of Double-Dip Recession

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Pound weakened today after the central bank’s policy makers suggested that the budget spending cuts might throw the Britain’s economy back into recession.

Pound Falls as Concern for China’s Growth Spurs Risk Aversion

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound weakened today after the stocks dropped on the concern that the economic growth of China may slow, damping the demand for the currencies, considered being riskier.

Great Britain Pound Gains on Improving Confidence

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound strengthened today after the leaders of the Group of Twenty set the budget-deficit targets, stating that they would focus on the supporting the economic growth and would try to avoid levies on the banks.

Pound Goes Up on Outlook for Interest Rates Increase

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound rose today against the U.S. dollar and the euro on the speculation that the planned budget cuts wouldn’t damp the economic growth and after the Bank of England signaled that it might raise the interest rates.

Britain’s Budget Cuts Won’t Strangle Economy, Pound Strengthens

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound rose against the U.S. dollar today after Fitch Ratings positively commented on Britain’s government efforts to curb the budget deficit; versus the Japanese yen the sterling performed not so well as the demand for the safety still supports the Japanese currency.

Britain’s Pound Reached Highest Level Since May 13

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound reached today its highest level against the U.S. dollar since May 13th, before falling, as the number of mortgage approvals was higher than forecasted.

U.K. Retail Sales Beat Forecast, Pound Rises

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Great Britain poundThe Great Britain pound strengthened today against the U.S. dollar and some other most-traded currencies after the retail sales rose more than expected, suggesting that Britain’s economic recovery is strengthening.


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