UK Economy

Cable has been under pressure since the start of the month as the dollar has regained its mojo amid progress in trade negotiations. But part of that is also due to the shaky situation in the UK. The pound hasn't been able to capture as much…
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The lack of progress in reaching trade deals is starting to worry markets. One of the ways that traders are trying to get ahead of the situation is taking long positions in Asian (and Oceania) currencies. At least, according to a recent…
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This week sees a host of data coming out of the UK which will provide some important insight into what the BOE (Bank of england) will decide to do at its rate decision next week. Markets appear to be hoping that it will accelerate its…
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The release of flash PMIs from certain key economies on Thursday is likely to give some key insight into how tariffs are affecting economies. This could be particularly important for the Euro and the dollar, as there is considerable debate…
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Markets seemed to take with cautious optimism the announcement on Thursday that the US and the UK had reached a deal on trade. It's perhaps best described as a framework agreement, as the 10% blanket tariffs will remain in place pending…
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The UK economy is expected to report a rebound on Friday, but the cheer might be short lived. Analysts point to clouds gathering on the horizon, unsurprisingly related to the trade war. While the UK has managed to avoid the brunt US…
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The BOE is expected to agree to keep rates unchanged on Thursday. But since it finds itself in a particularly difficult situation, traders will be keen to find any clues for what happens next. Persistently high inflation but sluggish growth…
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The UK issues its regular avalanche of data before the market opens on Thursday, with trade balance, business investment, and manufacturing data all coming out at once. But what the market is most likely to focus on is whether the latest…
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Last week's inflation figures out of the UK radically shook up expectations for rate cuts this year. The views of the market and economists opened a gap, suggesting there is room for the currency to move. The pound stayed relatively steady…
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As is customary, the UK will give an avalanche of data before the market opens on Friday, but the GDP figure might be the most important of the figures released. The BOE is expected to be one of the slowest to roll out monetary easing. But,…
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