22 April 2016 UK GDP Data Firm, Should Keep Pound Sterling Bid

This week, Wednesday’s preliminary estimate of Q1 GDP takes centre-stage for the British pound on the data front, and some slowdown from Q4’s 0.6% quarterly rise looks inevitable.

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21 April 2016 UK Retail Sales in Surprise Slump, British Pound Looking Heavy as Stock Market Rally Takes a Break

Another set of underwhelming economic stats are released adding to evidence that the UK economy is slowing down.

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12 April 2016 UK Inflation: Is this ‘Escape Velocity’ and Should the Bank of England be Worried?

The British pound’s outlook rests with two factors, in our view: The EU referendum in June and UK inflation data.

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05 April 2016 Gold Prices Forecast at 1,250.00 by Q4 by Morgan Stanley

Charts are showing volatility may be on the horizon for the precious metal, but the question is in which direction?

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23 March 2016 Scottish Independence: Brexit and the Changing Economic Backdrop

Could a 'Scotxit' follow a Brexit?

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16 March 2016 Signs that the U.S Might be Falling into a Recession

Talk of the U.S falling into a recession has been growing, we look at the primary reasons stoking these fears. 

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15 March 2016 Six Reasons Why Gold Prices are Rising, But Gains Could Now be Over

The negative rate environment is having unintended consequences, one of which is the ressurection of gold as a safe-haven. 

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