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British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) In Focus Ahead of Keynote Speech by Carney

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) In Focus Ahead of Keynote Speech by Carney In today’s session, BoE Governor Mark Carney will be speaking which could spark some GBP movement. Meanwhile, investors will be looking to tomorro.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsJul 11th, 2018

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 19th, 2020

British pound slides as Carney highlights Bank of England space to act if needed

The British pound was lower following a speech from Bank of England Gov. Mark C.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 9th, 2020

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) to continue steady downside action ahead of Carney’s Speech

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) to continue steady downside action ahead of Carney’s Speech The GBPUSD pair has been on steady albeit slow downside price action since the trading session started for the week. While hopes for the possib.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsMar 7th, 2019

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Focus on the Brexit

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Focus on the Brexit For the Pound, following a particularly dire week for the Pound, stats through the week ahead are limited to July’s CBI Industrial Tr.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsJul 22nd, 2018

Market Extra: British pound finds support ahead of Bank of England decision, but Brexit dangers remain

Market participants expect Mark Carney and BOE policy makers to raise interest rates at Thursday’s meeting. But risks surrounding Brexit remain......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 1st, 2018

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) eyes Bank of England, USD Fed and China trade talks

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) eyes Bank of England, USD Fed and China trade talks The main event for the Pound in the week ahead will be testimony from Bank of England (BOE) governor Mark Carney the Parliamentary Treasury Sel.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsAug 19th, 2018

Is the Strengthening of British Pound Temporary? ETF in Focus

Signs of no deal-Brexit loom ahead as Brexit Negotiations progress leads to rise of FXB. The British pound touched its highest level since Aug 3 as an official from the European Union indicated.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytSep 2nd, 2018

Currencies: British pound climbs ahead of Tuesday’s Brexit vote

The British pound is in focus for currency traders on Monday, ahead of a crucial Brexit vote in the U.K. Parliament this week, as U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May tries to drum up support for her deal and the European Union provides some reassurances......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 14th, 2019

Currencies: British pound in focus ahead of Tuesday’s Brexit vote

The British pound is in focus for currency traders on Monday, ahead of a crucial Brexit vote in the U.K. Parliament this week, as U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May tries to drum up support for her deal and the European Union provides some reassurances......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 14th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 10th, 2020

Asian shares drift as tariff deadline looms, pound eases on YouGov poll

Asian stocks drifted on Wednesday as Sino-U.S. trade talks showed little progress ahead of a weekend deadline for the imposition of additional U.S. tariffs, and the pound wobbled as opinion polls pointed to a tight British election on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 11th, 2019

London Markets: British pound rises further ahead of U.K. election

The British pound climbed further on Tuesday, with the currency extending gains on the expectation the Conservatives will win a majority in Parliament during the general election on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 10th, 2019

Stock futures flat ahead of Trump speech

U.S. stock index futures were largely flat on Tuesday, as investors turned their focus to a speech by President Donald Trump for clarity on U.S.-China trade relations......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 12th, 2019

Global stocks mostly gain with earnings in focus; sterling slips

Global stock indexes were flat to higher on Friday as upbeat earnings offset weaker-than-expected results, while the British pound extended losses from the previous day amid fresh uncertainty around Britain's exit from the European Union......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 25th, 2019

London Markets: British pound steady ahead of vote on Brexit deal called ‘too close to call’

The British pound was nearly steady Friday ahead of Parliament’s knife-edge’s vote on the Brexit deal agreed by U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 18th, 2019

Stocks fall as trade tensions rise further; Brexit battle hurts pound

Stocks fell on Tuesday as U.S.-China tensions rose further ahead of high-level trade talks, while the British pound sank on reports that Brexit negotiations were close to breaking down......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Stocks fall on trade angst; Brexit battle hurts pound

Oil prices and stocks across major markets fell on Tuesday as tensions rose between China and the United States ahead of high-level trade talks, while the British pound sank on reports that Brexit negotiations were close to breaking down......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Pound falls as Bank of England"s Saunders says rate cuts may be needed even with Brexit deal

The British pound fell against the dollar and euro on Friday after dovish comments by Michael Saunders, external member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. In published remarks of a speech to the Barnsley .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 27th, 2019

China"s tariff blow weighs on Wall Street, Powell speech in focus

U.S. stocks fell on Friday after China threatened to impose additional tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods, ahead of a highly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 23rd, 2019

London Markets: British stocks rise ahead of Powell speech, as strategist calls U.K. market cheap

British stocks advanced on Friday ahead of a pivotal speech on U.S. interest rates, as one strategist said it was dangerous to bet against the country......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 23rd, 2019