British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) finds further strength
British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) finds further strength Brexit optimism and a weaker dollar continues to support the GBP/USD. An early dip to $1.31 found buyers, and further gains target yesterday’s h.....»»
British pound slumps against dollar intraday Monday as U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to ICU with coronavirus
The British Pound Monday afternoon swung lower against the U.S. dollar after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit. The U.K. prime minister has been stricken with intensifying symptoms from COVID-19 .....»»
British pound slumps, trades lowest versus U.S. dollar since 1985
The British pound fell sharply Wednesday, trading at its lowest level versus the U.S. dollar since 1985, according to FactSet data. In recent action, the pound bought $1.1632, a drop of 3.5% for the day, after trading as low as $1.1473. Analysts t.....»»
UK paves way for multi-billion pound bailout of airlines: Times
The British government is paving the way for a multi-billion pound bailout of airlines by lifting a cap on level of financial support it can provide, the Times newspaper reported on Wednesday......»»
Nissan pushes on with new vehicle plan at UK factory despite Brexit warning
Nissan is pushing on with plans to build its new Qashqai sports utility vehicle at its British factory despite warnings over Brexit, announcing on Friday a 52-million pound investment in a new press line at the site......»»
Euro at $1.119, up 0.5% against dollars; British pound at $1.2914, up 0.3%
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Euro up less than 0.1% at $1.0796; British pound at $1.2917, down 0.6% against the buck
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A Bank of England speech that moved markets was reportedly leaked to a currency trader in a private chat
Matt Cardy/Getty A speech given by the Bank of England's deputy governor in July 2017 was leaked to a trader one hour and 16 minutes ahead of time, pushing the British pound higher, The Times of London reported on Wednesday. Bank of Engl.....»»
Euro at $1.0842, down less than 0.1% against the buck; British pound at $1.3007, down 0.3%
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London Markets: British pound, bond yields shoot higher after Javid resignation
The British pound and U.K. government bond yields shot higher Thursday in reaction to the surprise resignation of Sajid Javid as chancellor, as markets anticipate more spending from the Boris Johnson-led government......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Data show unusual trading activity in the pound before Bank of England announcements in January, December
A sharp move in the British pound last month in the minutes ahead of a crucial central-bank decision wasn’t a unique occurrence, according to data reviewed by The Wall Street Journal......»»
Euro at $1.1002, off 0.4% against dollars; British pound at $1.2960, off 0.5%
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The coming weeks may be crutial for the Great British pound
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Pound up, FTSE down – but sit tight and wait for Budget, investors warned
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Bank of England holds interest rates by 7-2 vote, sending British pound higher
The Bank of England on Thursday decided to hold interest rates at 0.75% by a 7-2 vote. Futures prices had been divided on whether the Bank of England would cut or not. While surveys of businesses had picked up since the Dec. 12 election.....»»
Euro off less than 0.1% at $1.1088; British pound at $1.3124, down 0.1%
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Euro at $1.1103, off 0.3% against dollars; British pound at $1.3028, off 0.4% after data
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Euro at $1.1105, down 0.3% against the buck; British pound at $1.3014, down 0.2% after data
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Pound stumbles after weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data
The British pound fell.....»»
Euro at $1.1147, down 0.1% against the buck; British pound at $1.3057, up 0.2% after data
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Euro at $1.1157, up less than 0.1% against the buck; British pound at $1.3058, up 0.2% after data
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