Sterling enjoys best week against euro since lockdown Sterling has risen versus the euro as economic data fuelled bets the Bank of England will raise interest rates, while the euro weakened with Austria ... Business • 19 Nov
Sterling inches up against dollar as US jobs disappoint Sterling rose to a three-week high on Friday after data showed the US economy created the fewest jobs in seven months in August, casting doubt ... Business • 03 Sep
Sterling set for biggest weekly loss since 2020 Sterling fell today, touching a two-month low against the dollar, and was set for its biggest weekly drop so far this year, hit by concerns ... Business • 09 Apr
Sterling dragged to six-week low by EU vaccine tensions Sterling skidded to a six-week low against the dollar today as the EU considers banning Covid-19 vaccine exports to Britain, which relies heavily on imports ... Business • 23 Mar
Sterling takes hit on AstraZeneca vaccine suspension Sterling fell against both the euro and the dollar today with analysts attributing the move to news that Germany, Italy, Ireland and France suspended AstraZeneca's ... Business • 16 Mar
Sterling knocked back by inflation fears and bond rout Sterling fell against a stronger dollar today, retreating from a three-year high touched earlier this week, as a rout in global bond markets sent yields ... Business • 26 Feb
Sterling hits highest level against euro in a year Sterling jumped above $1.42 today, coming within touching distance of $1.43, while also reaching a year's high against the euro as analysts retained their bullish ... Business • 24 Feb
Sterling hits $1.40 for first time in nearly 3 years Sterling hit $1.40 against the dollar for first time in nearly three years this morning, as analysts bet the UK's quick pace of vaccinations will ... Business • 19 Feb
Sterling hits highest level against euro since March Sterling edged higher against both the euro and the dollar today, reaching its highest in almost a year against the single currency, amid expectations of ... Business • 18 Feb
Bitcoin clings to Tesla gains, dollar set for loss Bitcoin hovered close to record highs today, set for gains of over 20% in a milestone week marked by the endorsement of major firms, such ... Business • 12 Feb
Sterling breaks above $1.38, highest since April 2018 Sterling edged up against the dollar today, breaking above $1.38 and touching its highest level in almost three years as the UK's speedy coronavirus inoculation ... Business • 10 Feb
Sterling on track for fourth week of gains in a row Sterling edged higher on Friday and was on track for its fourth consecutive week of gains against the dollar, after the Bank of England avoided ... Business • 05 Feb
Sterling hits 8-month high vs weakening euro Sterling rose to an eight-month high against a weakening euro today, as Britain's Covid-19 vaccine rollout helped the pound, while the European Central Bank hinting ... Business • 27 Jan
Weak December UK retail sales upset sterling Sterling edged lower against the dollar and the euro today as data showed retail sales bounced back weakly in December after shops in England emerged ... Business • 22 Jan
EU sets out plans to built the power of the euro Europe is too vulnerable to the global power of the dollar and must ensure the international standing of its euro currency to challenge US dominance, ... Business • 19 Jan
Sterling jumps as BoE puts 'dampener' on negative rates Sterling jumped higher against the euro and the dollar today as comments from the Bank of England's governor on the viability of negative interest rates ... Business • 12 Jan
Sterling remains under pressure amid virus and Brexit Sterling fell as Britain remained stuck in Covid-19 isolation due to a new coronavirus strain, although hopes of progress in Brexit talks helped to take ... Business • 22 Dec 20
Sterling slumps as other countries cut transport ties Sterling fell against the dollar and euro today as more countries cut transport ties with Britain, where a fast-spreading new strain of the coronavirus had ... Business • 21 Dec 20
Sterling drops as Barnier says just hours left for deal Sterling fell today, reversing some of its recent gains, after European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned that there were just hours left to reach ... Business • 18 Dec 20
Sterling rises above $1.36 on renewed Brexit hopes Sterling rallied to above $1.36 today, building on a two and a half high against a struggling dollar as reports of progress in Brexit trade ... Business • 17 Dec 20
Euro rises above $1.22 for first time in over two years Strong euro zone survey figures and hopes of progress on Brexit negotiations pushed the euro above $1.22 against the US dollar today for the first ... Business • 16 Dec 20
Sterling recovers as hopes for Brexit deal are revived The pound rose today as markets grew more optimistic a Brexit deal would be reached, even as implied volatility gauges pointed to further price swings ... Business • 15 Dec 20
Sterling rises after Brexit talks are extended Sterling touched $1.34 against the dollar today, extending gains of more than 1%, after Britain and the European Union extended discussions on a post-Brexit trade ... Business • 14 Dec 20
Sterling extends losses with UK and EU still far apart The pound extended its losses against the dollar and the euro today as market participants became more cautious about the risk of a no-deal Brexit. Business • 10 Dec 20
Sterling rises ahead of last-ditch Brexit meeting Sterling rose against a broadly weaker dollar today after three days of losses as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed to Brussels for dinner with ... Business • 09 Dec 20
