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November 7, 2022

Will GDP confirm the Bank of England’s recession claims? 

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BoE meeting postponed
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October 17, 2022

Second U-turn and new Chancellor Hunt leaves sterling investors unsure

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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October 12, 2022

Bailey pulls the plug, could slide through the sinkhole?

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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October 5, 2022

Sterling edges higher but remains fragile

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Sterling remains fragile amidst 8% weekly range
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October 3, 2022

Sterling remains fragile amidst 8% weekly range

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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September 28, 2022

Could interest rates exceed 6%, and GBPUSD hit parity?

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365 days on: Shamus Hodgson shines a light on Lumon’s achievements
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August 25, 2022

365 days on: Shamus Hodgson shines a light on Lumon’s achievements

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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August 10, 2022

Energy price forecast reinforce recession forecasts

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BoE meeting postponed
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August 8, 2022

MPC Expects Inflation to Move Higher in Near Term

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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August 3, 2022

Will the BoE disappoint or provide a further basis for action?

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BoE meeting postponed
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August 1, 2022

Will the BoE follow suit and raise by more than normal?

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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July 27, 2022

Data remains soft, but the BoE is set to hike by 50 basis points next week

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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July 20, 2022

Mixed fortunes for Sterling as data is mixed and comments are non-committal

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BoE meeting postponed
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July 18, 2022

Markets continue to monitor BoE rhetoric

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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July 13, 2022

Further signposting for an aggressive hike

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BoE meeting postponed
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July 11, 2022

Could we see a 75bp hike from the Bank of England?

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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July 6, 2022

Sterling remains fragile amidst fresh political drama

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BoE meeting postponed
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July 4, 2022

Sterling remains fragile amidst mounting risks

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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June 29, 2022

ECB remain on track to hike rates in July

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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June 22, 2022

Signposting for further hikes but risks remain

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BoE meeting postponed
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June 20, 2022

BoE start aggressive talk whilst Fed take aggressive action

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June 20, 2022

Chantal Geall Sheds a Light on #homesforukraine

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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June 15, 2022

GBPUSD lowest since March 20 amidst perfect storm.

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BoE meeting postponed
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June 13, 2022

Attention turns to MPC policy announcement

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BoE meeting postponed
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June 6, 2022

US labor data bucks the trend as Eurozone post record high inflation

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 30, 2022

Will growth prospects dictate rate policy?

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 25, 2022

Recession fears grow

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 23, 2022

US Dollar loses ground as markets adjust UK and EU rate prospects

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 18, 2022

Wage provides Sterling with a lift; will retail sale echo the same?

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 16, 2022

US Dollar strengthens to levels not seen since 2002

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 11, 2022

Sterling remains vulnerable ahead of GDP

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May 11, 2022

Moving Abroad: Should I Take My Car With Me?

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BoE meeting postponed
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May 9, 2022

Sterling remains fragile ahead of growth data

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Sunak lift sterling and UK sentiment
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May 4, 2022

Dollar continues its surge ahead of Fed meeting

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BoE meeting postponed
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April 27, 2022

Sterling slides to 21-month lows

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Sterling remains fragile amidst 8% weekly range
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April 19, 2022

US Dollar Remains Elevated as Inflation Pressures Remain

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April 14, 2022

Focus Turns To ECB Meeting

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April 13, 2022

UK Inflation Surges Whilst Johnson and Sunak Are Fined

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April 12, 2022

UK Average Earnings Shows Biggest Decline in Living Standards in 8 Years

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BoE meeting postponed
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April 11, 2022

US Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Key Data and ECB Meeting

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April 8, 2022

Sterling Remains Under Pressure Amidst Risk Off Tone

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April 7, 2022

UK Confidence Continues to Slide

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April 6, 2022

Sterling Rises on the Strong Services

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MOVING ABROAD: HOW TO FIND YOUR DREAM PROPERTY
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February 16, 2022

Moving Abroad: How to Find your Dream Property

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February 3, 2022

Jonathan Watson Sheds a Light on Life at Lumon

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 28, 2022

Will the Pound Continue to Rise?

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 27, 2022

Sterling Recovery Continues After Recent Drop

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 26, 2022

GBP EUR Drops Below 1.19 for the First Time in 2022

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 25, 2022

Sterling begins the week on the backfoot

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 24, 2022

Federal Reserve to Deliver First Interest Rate Decision for 2022

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 21, 2022

Economists Predict CPI Inflation Hike to Continue

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 20, 2022

Pound Surges to 2 Year High on Record Inflation Figures

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 19, 2022

Mounting Momentum for the Pound

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UK Retail Sale Post Positive Reading. Can This Continue?
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January 18, 2022

What’s Causing UK’s Economic Growth?

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Pressure on European Central Bank to Raise Interest Rates
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January 17, 2022

Pressure on European Central Bank to Raise Interest Rates

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Pressure on European Central Bank to Raise Interest Rates
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January 14, 2022

Sterling Continues Bullish Run

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Pressure on European Central Bank to Raise Interest Rates
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January 13, 2022

Sterling’s Rally Continues Despite Omicron Cases

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January 11, 2022

GBP- Sterling close to 2 year high vs the Euro

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January 10, 2022

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January 7, 2022

GBP/EUR Hits 22 Month High

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January 6, 2022

Pound Continues Growth Against Major Currency Pairings

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January 5, 2022

Sterling Pushes Close to 1.20 against Euro

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January 4, 2022

GBP EUR Exchange Rate Elevated as UK Stall on Stricter COVID Restrictions

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December 22, 2021

Biden to Release New Steps for Combating the Rise in COVID Cases

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December 21, 2021

BoE’s Chief Economist Acknowledged Potential, Future Rate Hikes

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December 20, 2021

Pound Remains Rangebound Despite Interest Rate Hike and Omicron Cases

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December 17, 2021

Supply Chain Issues Continue to Slow Euro Economic Recovery

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December 16, 2021

Consumer Price Index (CPI) Year on Year Figures Higher Than Predicted

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December 15, 2021

GBP EUR May Struggle to Hold 1.17 Following Boris Johnsons Announcements

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December 14, 2021

Sterling Looking Down But Not Out

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December 13, 2021

Pound to Euro Rebound Risks Being Undermined by New Covid Restrictions

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Could The New COVID-19 Variant Change UK Rate Expectations?
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December 9, 2021

Pound Under Pressure as Omicron variant Sparks a Sell Off

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Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence Support Sterling
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December 8, 2021

Pound Trading Sideways as Markets Await Omicron Data

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December 7, 2021

Goldman Sachs Cut US Economic Growth Forecasts From 4.2% to 3.8% for 2022

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Omicron Variant Could Impact Planned Rate Hikes in 2022
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December 3, 2021

Omicron Variant Could Impact Planned Rate Hikes in 2022

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Sterling Takes Further Blow Following BoE’s Governor Bailey’s Speech
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December 2, 2021

Sterling Takes Further Blow Following BoE’s Governor Bailey’s Speech

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December 1, 2021

How will the Omicron strain affect the pound in December?

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November 30, 2021

Sterling Continues to Weaken as Festive Season Approaches

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November 29, 2021

Sterling’s continuous recovery could be spoilt by Omicron

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Will the Bank of England (BoE) Officials Still Support a December Hike amid the Omicron Variant?
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November 26, 2021

Sterling remains rangebound as cost of living continues to climb

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November 25, 2021

The Euro Continues to Fall Back Against Its Major Currency Pairings

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COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Pressure Euro
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November 24, 2021

COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Pressure Euro

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November 23, 2021

Pound Rises as COVID-19 Lockdown Measures Loom in Europe

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November 22, 2021

GBP EUR Continues to 21-Month High Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty

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November 19, 2021

Euro Continues Failure to Hold its Own Against Sterling and US Dollar

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November 18, 2021

GBP Reaches a New High for 2021

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November 17, 2021

Sterling Gains on Higher Than Expected Inflation

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EUR Trading at Lowest Rate Against USD Since July 2020
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November 16, 2021

EUR Trading at Lowest Rate Against USD Since July 2020

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Could The New COVID-19 Variant Change UK Rate Expectations?
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November 15, 2021

GBP Under Pressure But Could We See Some Support Coming For Sterling?

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November 12, 2021

Sterling on the Back Foot as Economic Growth Slowed in Q3

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November 11, 2021

UK Economy Could Head Into a Turbulent Period

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November 10, 2021

Bank of England hold off on Rate Hike

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Will the Bank of England (BoE) Officials Still Support a December Hike amid the Omicron Variant?
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November 9, 2021

Pound Recovers Some Ground Against Eur

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November 8, 2021

UK to Focus on Manufacturing and Industrial Production Data This Week

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November 5, 2021

Bank of England disappoints markets yet again

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November 3, 2021

US Federal Reserve to Make Interest Rate Decision

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November 2, 2021

Could diplomatic rows put pressure on the Pound’s value?

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November 1, 2021

Could the UK Economy Return to a Pre-Pandemic State in Early 2022?

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October 29, 2021

GBP EUR rates sit near a 20-month high on interest rate speculation

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Could The New COVID-19 Variant Change UK Rate Expectations?
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October 27, 2021

Pound to euro rate surges to fresh 20-month high

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GBP EUR reaches pre-pandemic levels
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October 26, 2021

GBP EUR Reaches Pre-Pandemic Levels

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October 25, 2021

All Eyes on Wednesday’s Budget Announcement

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EUR Trading at Lowest Rate Against USD Since July 2020
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October 22, 2021

Euro Hits 3-Month Low Against USD

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Could The New COVID-19 Variant Change UK Rate Expectations?
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October 21, 2021

GBP Expect Inflation Pressure Despite Continued Strength

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GBP EUR reaches pre-pandemic levels
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October 20, 2021

How will the Expected Inflation Data Affect Currencies?

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October 19, 2021

Can the Pound Maintain its 20 Month Peak?

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Sterling Takes Further Blow Following BoE’s Governor Bailey’s Speech
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October 18, 2021

UK Inflation and its Impact on Monetary Policy

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October 15, 2021

Fears of Inflation Driving GBP Higher

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Sterling Takes Further Blow Following BoE’s Governor Bailey’s Speech
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October 14, 2021

Pound increases as UK job vacancies hit record high

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October 13, 2021

GBP/EUR Tests 1.18

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October 12, 2021

How Resilient is GBP

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October 11, 2021

Euro Falls as Sterling & Dollar Pick up from Chaotic Week

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October 8, 2021

GBP EUR Nears 2021 Highs Whilst GBP USD Nears 2021 Lows

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October 7, 2021

Sterling Continues To Take Advantage Of A Change In Risk Sentiment

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Sterling Takes Further Blow Following BoE’s Governor Bailey’s Speech
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October 5, 2021

Sterling Climbs On Bullish Outlook From UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer

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October 4, 2021

Sterling Regains Traction as US Government Faces Finance Concerns

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October 1, 2021

Eurozone Expecting Positive Economic Recovery

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September 29, 2021

How Will BoE React to Energy Crisis Fears?

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September 28, 2021

Concerns as Fuel Shortage Impact on Sterling Value ‘Unclear’

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Could The New COVID-19 Variant Change UK Rate Expectations?
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September 27, 2021

UK Energy Crisis Impacts Pound’s Standing

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EU Single Currency Remains Weak as US Attention Turns To ADP Employment
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September 24, 2021

Retail in US on the Rise as Kids Return to School

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September 22, 2021

Dollar on ‘Front Foot’ as Federal Reserve are Due to Announce Monetary Policy Decision

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September 20, 2021

UK Inflation ‘Slighly Above’ BOE’s Forecast

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September 17, 2021

UK GDP Climbs Despite Global Inflation Concerns

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September 16, 2021

Could the Introduction of ‘lockdown lite’ Slow GDP Growth in the UK?

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September 15, 2021

Potential Political Shake-Up Causes Concern in Germany

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September 14, 2021

Citibank Predict GBP to Strengthen while Euro Estimations Rise

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September 13, 2021

Dollar Continues Major Gains as Euro & Sterling Continue to Climb

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September 10, 2021

Sterling exchange rates climb as BoE signals future interest rate hike

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September 9, 2021

Is now the time to sell Euros?

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September 6, 2021

What is happening to the unemployment rate?

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September 3, 2021

US is in no great rush to raise rates

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September 2, 2021

Pound remains stable and which way next?

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August 27, 2021

UK COVID Recovery Continues

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August 26, 2021

Sterling Takes a Slight Dip

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August 18, 2021

INFLATION DATA FAILS TO PUT PRESSURE ON BANK OF ENGLAND

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August 17, 2021

A Quiet Start from Sterling

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August 16, 2021

POUND STERLING CONTINUES ITS BULLISH MOVEMENT

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August 13, 2021

STERLING RETAINS RECENT GAINS FOR NOW

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August 12, 2021

GBP RISE CONTINUES

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August 11, 2021

HOW A FUTURE LOCKDOWN COULD EFFECT THE ECONOMY?

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August 9, 2021

IT & COMPUTING EMPLOYMENT RISES IN ‘ECONOMIC STABILITY’

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August 5, 2021

WILL THE BANK OF ENGLAND CAUSE THE POUND TO MOVE?

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August 3, 2021

ALL EYES ON THE BOE’S AUGUST POLICY REPORT

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August 2, 2021

GBP SEES FURTHER SUPPORT BY EASING OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

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July 23, 2021

GBP REMAINS STRONG AGAINST THE EURO & US DOLLAR

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July 23, 2021

CONTINUED GAINS ON STERLING AGAINST THE EURO

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July 23, 2021

STERLING SUPPORTED AS ‘R’ NUMBER DROPS BELOW ONE

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July 23, 2021

UK STERLING EXCHANGE RATES INCREASE IN VOLATILITY

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Could The New COVID-19 Variant Change UK Rate Expectations?
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July 23, 2021

POUND REMAINS STABLE, WHICH WAY NEXT?

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July 21, 2021

UK STERLING FALLS AS COVID CASES RISE

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July 20, 2021

CLIMBING UK COVID-19 CASES RESULTED IN STOCK SELL OFF ON MONDAY

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EU Single Currency Remains Weak as US Attention Turns To ADP Employment
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July 16, 2021

STERLING CLIMBS AS PRESSURE INCREASES ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND

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Omicron Variant Could Impact Planned Rate Hikes in 2022
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July 12, 2021

GBP EUR RATES STARTED WEEK 0.6% HIGHER COMPARED TO OPEN OF LAST WEEK

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July 9, 2021

STERLING STARTED THE MONTH IN STRONG POSITION AGAINST MAJOR CURRENCY PAIRS

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Will the Bank of England (BoE) Officials Still Support a December Hike amid the Omicron Variant?
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July 2, 2021

STERLING OFF TO SLOW START FOR JUNE, 0.4% LOWER AGAINST EUR AND USD.

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June 18, 2021

STERLING BREAKS THROUGH 1.17 BARRIER AGAINST THE EURO

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June 17, 2021

POUND STERLING PROVES RESILIENT

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Sterling Takes Further Blow Following BoE’s Governor Bailey’s Speech
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June 16, 2021

‘FREEDOM DAY’ DELAY

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February 23, 2021

WHAT ARE STERLING’S CATALYSTS?

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