Pound-Dollar News Directory

The US Dollar rose a fraction during early trading, placing the Pound and Euro under pressure, although the move was not enough to offset losses wracked up overnight when two of President Donald Trump's allies either pleaded guilty to, or were convicted of campaign finance violations.

August 22,2018

The Dollar fell Tuesday after President Donald Trump lashed out at the Federal Reserve for its recent approach to US monetary policy, which enabled other currencies to get the better of the greenback in the overnight session.

August 21,2018

The US Dollar is now at an inflection point after bets on the greenback reached a near-three year high last week and as markets look to US-China trade talks in Washington and the Jackson Hole symposium later this week for a steer on the likely direction of the currency for the weeks ahead. 

August 20,2018

The GBP/USD exchange rate has recovered since hitting lows in the 1.26 region last week but continued fears of a 'no-deal' Brexit and general US Dollar strength are likely to weigh on the currency pair again during the week ahead.

August 20,2018

The Lira hit the ropes again Friday after President Donald Trump condemned Turkey's detention of Pastor Andrew Brunson and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the US is preparing further sanctions against the government, which could tip the currency over the edge ahead of the weekend. 

August 17,2018

The Lira rose sharply for a second consecutive session Thursday and has now reduced its 2018 loss by almost half but the currency remains vulnerable to renewed losses and some analysts are claiming it is only a matter of time before the Turkish state is forced to go cap in hand to the International Monetary Fund.  

August 17,2018