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UK political drama adds to GBP’s woes
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7 JUL clock 15:19

UK political drama adds to GBP’s woes

News that Boris Johnson has resigned as UK Prime Minister offered scant relief for the British Pound.
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Sterling rides on BOE hawks’ wings
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16 JUN clock 15:31

Sterling rides on BOE hawks’ wings

In our Week Ahead article (posted before last Friday's US inflation shocker), the question was asked: ‘Can (the) BOE keep up with hawkish Fed and support GBPUSD?’
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Week Ahead: Sterling to sink to greater depths?
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13 MAY clock 09:23

Week Ahead: Sterling to sink to greater depths?

The market adage “Sell in May and go away” has certainly rung true in 2022.
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17 MAR clock 14:13

What does the Fed say? What does it mean for the US dollar, gold, and US stocks?

Hike, hike, hike, hike, hike, hike, and hike.
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Key Events This Week: Fed, BoE set to hike interest rates as war continues
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14 MAR clock 06:39

Key Events This Week: Fed, BoE set to hike interest rates as war continues

Another whipsaw week of price action should be expected with the ongoing conflict in Europe clashing with major central bank meetings from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. Here are the key scheduled economic data releases and events slated for this week:
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