09 February 2015 Bank of England’s Inflation Report Looms Large for UK's Sterling

“Consumption has been the predominant driver of GDP growth recently; hence the path of average weekly earnings is important not just for inflation, but for growth too.” – Sebastien Cross at Bank of…

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06 February 2015 GBP/USD Slumps as US Jobs Report Shatters Expectations

“How long will sterling buoyancy last? Watch the tone of a Feb. 12 survey from the U.K. central bank on growth and inflation.” – Joe Manimbo at Western Union.

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04 February 2015 Increase in New Orders at UK Businesses Boosts Pound Sterling

The British pound is strong in the mid-week session after it was reported a third of UK service sector companies reported a rise in new work in January.

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03 February 2015 Osborne Receives Boost from Construction Data, But Sterling Unmoved

With less than 100 days to go until the 2015 General Election the UK’s Chancellor can rely on the economy to provide support.

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02 February 2015 Low Oil Prices Boost UK Factories but GBP Remains under Heavy Selling Pressure

The pound sterling complex was sold at the start of the new month despite consensus-beating UK factory data being released.

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30 January 2015 Money Supply to UK Economy Increases at Slower Rate Reports Bank of England

The Bank of England (BoE) has today indicated that the flow of money into the UK economy grew by 0.1% in December.

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29 January 2015 Pound Firm as BoE's Haldane Talks up Recovery

The UK currency has been boosted by a fresh report that confirms the economy’s retail component continues to put in a solid performance.

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