Sterling struggles thanks to politics and economic data

U.S. Treasury yields lacked direction Thursday after investors sifted through a raft of tepid economic data that belied the pent-up hopes for reflation later this year......»»

U.S. stocks trade higher as investors digest economic data and corporate results from the likes of Verizon and AmEx, which will be parsed for the outlook for business activity in America amid the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

The dollar slid and global equity markets faltered on Thursday as investors dismissed solid economic data and again fretted about the likelihood of a "phase one" trade deal before a new round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports begins in 10 days......»»

Geopolitical tensions, muted economic data and mixed earnings stymied global stocks on Friday with sterling languishing near a one week lows amid a new bout of Brexit anxiety......»»

Geopolitical tensions, muted economic data and mixed earnings stymied global stocks and weighed on crude oil prices on Friday with sterling hovering just above one week lows amid a new bout of Brexit anxiety......»»

Stock indexes worldwide rebounded on Wednesday, and the euro and pound sterling bounced back as easing geopolitical concerns and upbeat economic data from China brought buyers back to the equities market......»»

Wall Street led global stocks higher on Thursday on the back of upbeat economic data, while the dollar rallied despite the Federal Reserve's uber-dovish stance as Brexit worries weighed on the euro and sterling......»»

Talk of more stimulus from China helped world share markets regain some ground on Monday after a slew of disappointing economic data and growth warnings from central banks triggered their worst weekly performance so far this year......»»

Talk of more stimulus from China helped world share markets regain some ground on Monday after a slew of concerning economic data and growth warnings from central banks triggered their worst weekly performance so far this year......»»

The Dow Jones Industrial Average relinquished a roughly 230-point gain on Friday, and momentarily turned negative, as stocks came under pressure following a batch of .....»»

U.S. stocks are nearly unchanged Friday, with major indexes retreating from early highs as an initial rally in the technology sector faded, adding to the caution over a weak earnings report from Exxon and data indicating decelerating economic growth......»»

Stock market participants appeared to have geopolitics in focus Tuesday morning to start a holiday shortened week with plenty of economic data on tap. read more.....»»

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Asian share markets looked set to bounce on Monday following favorable U.S. jobs data, while sterling slipped after a key member of the British government resigned over Brexit and put the future of Prime Minister Theresa May in doubt......»»

Asian share markets crept higher on Monday following favorable U.S. jobs data, while sterling slipped after two members of the British government resigned over Brexit and put the future of Prime Minister Theresa May in doubt......»»

Asian share markets rallied on Monday as favorable U.S. jobs data whetted risk appetites, while sterling slipped after two members of the British government resigned over Brexit and put the future of Prime Minister Theresa May in doubt......»»

Asian shares rallied on Monday as favorable U.S. jobs data whetted risk appetites, while sterling wobbled after the shock resignation of two UK ministers over Brexit threatened the survival of Prime Minister Theresa May......»»

DailyFX com View our economic calendar to see the events that might influence each currency this week British Pound Forecast GBP UK Inflation and Wages Data to Help Sterling Consolidate The latest look at UK employment wages and.....»»

Brexit will be foremost in investors' minds in the coming week, though a smattering of data will offer further indications as to how much global economic growth, bogged down by politics and trade wars, is slowing......»»

Chinese imports fall 7.6% YoY in December. S&Ps, oil and copper offered, while JPY and USD bid. Sterling moderately bid ahead of key Brexit vote in Parliament tomorrow. This weeks light economic calendar fe.....»»