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Flavor Of The Day In FX: ConsolidationMarc Chandler • Mon, May 20
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Next Week's Economic Releases You Don't Want To MissFXstreet • Fri, May 17 -
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Strong Finish To Week For U.S. DollarMarc Chandler • Fri, May 17
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Being A Persistent Dollar Bull Is Hard WorkDean Popplewell • Wed, May 15
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2013 Forex Outlook: More Of The Same For The British PoundDr. Duru • Wed, Dec 26, 2012
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Austere Trouble Brewing For The British PoundDr. Duru • Wed, Oct 10, 2012
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So Far So Good On Buying Dips In British PoundDr. Duru • Tue, Jun 19, 2012
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Spotlight On CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust ETFTom Lydon • Fri, Oct 7, 2011
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Flavor Of The Day In FX: ConsolidationMarc Chandler • Mon, May 20
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Next Week's Economic Releases You Don't Want To MissFXstreet • Fri, May 17
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Strong Finish To Week For U.S. DollarMarc Chandler • Fri, May 17
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Being A Persistent Dollar Bull Is Hard WorkDean Popplewell • Wed, May 15
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Euro Tripped Up By A Slammed AussieDean Popplewell • Tue, May 14
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Top 10 Established Currency ETFsDavid Fry • Mon, May 13
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Euro's Survival - A Tale Of 2 IdeasDean Popplewell • Mon, May 13
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A Yen For Help - Do Not BotherDean Popplewell • Fri, May 10
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- Thursday, April 4, 7:24 AM Cable (FXB) adds a few pips, but remains under pressure following the BOE leaving policy unchanged, -0.3% vs. the dollar (along with all other global assets, it's higher vs. the yen). Some had thoughts of the bank restarting its QE program, but that might have to wait until Mark Carney takes the reigns in July. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Tuesday, April 2, 4:36 AM U.K. manufacturing PMI edges up to 48.3 in March from 47.9 in February; Q1 average PMI slips to 49 from 49.2 in Q4. "These weak numbers may be sufficient to tip the balance and convince more members of the MPC to consider additional QE at their meeting next week," says Markit. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX, Top Stories, Breaking News]
- Wednesday, March 27, 6:09 AM Various markets dive after the BOE spells out the continued massive risks to British banks. Half of the £25B that banks must raise this year has been factored into their capital-raising plans. All in all, major banks and building societies face a £50B reduction in their regulatory capital, although HSBC (HBC) doesn't face a shortfall. FTSE 100 -0.1%, S&P futures -0.2%. (PR) 1 Comment [Financials, Top Stories, On the Move, Global & FX]
- Friday, March 22, 2:13 PM The U.K.'s AAA rating is placed on negative watch by Fitch, indicating the heightened probability of a near-term cut. The move is made following the U.K. estimating its government debt load will peak at a higher level and at a later time than originally forecast. Fitch expects its review of the situation to be complete by April's end. Sterling (FXB) dipped on the news, but has since recovered those lost pips. 12 Comments [Global & FX]
- Thursday, March 21, 6:21 AM The U.K. budget deficit drops its lowest level in February in five years, falling to £2.76B last month from £11.8B a year earlier and vs consensus of £8B. Britain's finances were boosted by proceeds from the Bank of England from its bond-buying scheme and the sale of mobile-phone spectrum. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX]
- Thursday, March 21, 6:13 AM U.K. retail sales +2.5% Y/Y in February vs -0.5% in January and consensus of +0.5%. On month, sales +2.1% vs -0.7% and +0.5%. The growth was due to consumers returning to shops after heavy snow in January. The figures come a day after the U.K. announced measures that could support further consumer spending. The pound jumps and is now +0.5% vs the dollar. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX]
- Wednesday, March 20, 9:06 AM More on Osborne's monetary activism: The Chancellor speaks of an "updated remit" for the Bank of England in which the official inflation target would remain at 2%, but "intermediate thresholds" would allow the MPC to more or less ignore it (it's done a pretty good job of that already). This could set the stage for GDP-targeting at the BOE. Sterling (FXB) is moving about quite a bit, but currently flat on the session. The FTSE (EWU) +0.2%. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Wednesday, March 20, 8:49 AM Cable (FXB) dives as U.K. Treasury Chancellor Osborne slashes the government forecast for 2013 GDP growth to 0.6% from 1.2% made just 3 months ago. With fiscal tightening still in force, Osborne says the government will go further on monetary activism. 2 Comments [Global & FX, Breaking News, On the Move]
- Wednesday, March 20, 5:49 AM The Bank of England's monetary policy committee voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold at a meeting earlier this month and 6-3 against more quantitative easing. As in February, Governor Mervyn King was among those wanting the bank to increase the program by another £25B to £400B. The pound jumps vs the dollar and is now +0.3%. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX, Top Stories, Breaking News]
- Tuesday, March 12, 12:47 PM "QE has successfully turned the bond vigilantes into bond zombies," writes Mike Riddell. With central banks having an unlimited bid in fixed income, the discipline enforcers turn instead to currency markets and index-linkers (TIP), and the world's worst-performing currencies this year are the yen (FXY) and the pound (FXB) as the stimulus efforts of the BOJ and BOE trump that of the Fed. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Tuesday, March 12, 10:47 AM A kind word for the drubbed pound is said by the WSJ's Nick Hastings, who points out the BOE may be chatting about QE, but may well decide not to offer a new round. There'a also the budget next week, and - with elections set for 2015 - Treasury Chancellor Osborne may back off austerity pledges and serve up growth proposals. FXB -0.4%. Comment! [Quick Ideas, Global & FX]
- Tuesday, March 12, 9:14 AM One gauge of U.K. inflation expectations rises to its highest level since September 2008, with the break-even rate - the difference between nominal government paper and index-linkers - rising to 3.35%. The pound (FXB) continues to slide, -0.4% to $1.4859. Any easing Mark Carney is planning on when takes over the BOE in July may have already been done for him. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Tuesday, March 12, 5:50 AM U.K. deficit in trade of goods £8.195B in January vs £8.74B in December and consensus of £9B. Services surplus £5.8B. Total deficit seasonally adjusted £2.36B in January vs £2.81B in December. Export volumes (excluding oil and erratics) unchanged in three months to January, while import volumes -2%. Although the pound has slumped following the trade and production figures, the FTSE 100 is +0.1%. (PR) 3 Comments [Global & FX, Top Stories, On the Move]
- Tuesday, March 12, 5:39 AM U.K. industrial production -1.2% M/M in January vs +1.1% in December and consensus of +0.1%. On year, -2.9% vs -2.1% and -1.1%. Manufacturing production -1.5% M/M vs +1.5% and unchanged. On year, -3% vs -1.6% and -1.1%. The pound dives from $1.4907 to $.1.4848 (-0.4% on the day) within minutes. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX, Breaking News, Top Stories, On the Move]
- Monday, March 11, 7:26 AM Another decline in the pound (FXB) has it down to $1.4883, the lowest level in nearly 3 years. While most are focused the yen, the devaluation of cable is an even more impressive sight. What has changed is the appointment of Canada's Mark Carney as governor (he starts in July). Carney is no more dovish than current chief Mervyn King, but he's perhaps more open to experimenting with new easing measures. 6 Comments [Global & FX]
- Thursday, March 7, 7:06 AM Cable shoots higher after the BOE decision. About 40% of those surveyed expected the bank to boost its QE program after last meeting's minutes and some leading talk from Governor King, but it's Mark Carney's bank now - even if he doesn't start his job until July. Sterling (FXB) +0.3% to $1.5057. 2 Comments [Global & FX, On the Move]
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