Sterling sinks to two-month low ahead of Brexit talks The pound fell to a two-month low against a broadly strong euro today ahead of a new round of Brexit talks next week, but it … Business • 29 May 20
Sterling slides, no easing of lockdown in sight Sterling slid on Monday as Britain's death toll from the novel coronavirus increased and officials said it was too soon to talk about easing the … Business • 20 Apr 20
Sterling drops as British firms suffer record slump Sterling fell 1% today after a record slump among Britain's services and manufacturing firms deepened in late March as businesses and households paused activity to … Business • 03 Apr 20
Sterling climbs off 1985 lows as markets rebound Sterling rebounded against the US dollar and euro amid a tentative rally in global markets today, climbing off more than three-decade lows against the greenback. Business • 20 Mar 20
Pound jumps after Bank of England rate cut The pound rallied to the day's highs today after the Bank of England cut interest rates to 0.1% and ramped up its bond-buying programme. Business • 19 Mar 20
Sterling recovers against euro after UK rate cut Sterling fell against the euro this morning before regaining ground after the Bank of England cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 0.25%. Business • 11 Mar 20
Sterling rises as Bank of England and EU talks in focus Sterling rose against the dollar and the euro today as the UK's fractious trade talks with the EU and expectations of rate cuts to counter … Business • 03 Mar 20
Sterling under pressure as Brexit talks begin Sterling came under renewed pressure today, dropping to a four and a half month low against the euro, as traders took a cautious view at … Business • 02 Mar 20
Sterling keeps gains amid more spending expectations Sterling remained above $1.30 today as investors priced in looser financial conditions under Britain's new finance minister. Business • 17 Feb 20
Pound consolidates gains after change of UK minister Sterling held on to its recents gains today as traders stuck with the view that the new British finance minister would unveil a more expansionary … Business • 14 Feb 20
Sterling jumps after UK finance minister resigns The pound extended gains today after the resignation of British finance minister Sajid Javid, as investors bet that his replacement would pave the way for … Business • 13 Feb 20
Sterling headed for worst week since December election Sterling was headed for its worst week since the British election as investors priced in the risk of Britain not being able to agree on … Business • 07 Feb 20
Sterling buoyed by strong UK services PMI A strong final reading of the UK services PMI for January briefly injected some strength into sterling today. Business • 05 Feb 20
Pound hit by Brexit fears after Johnson's tough talk Sterling fell by around 1.2% today after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out tough terms for Brexit talks with the European Union. Business • 03 Feb 20
Pound set for biggest weekly gain in a month Sterling extended its rally today for a second consecutive day following the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates steady on signs of a … Business • 31 Jan 20
Sterling steady ahead of Brexit day As Britain prepares to leave the EU later this week, sterling has held relatively steady against the euro. Business • 28 Jan 20
Sterling steady ahead of Bank of England rate decision Sterling was broadly steady today ahead of a key Bank of England interest rate decision later this week that many analysts see as too close … Business • 27 Jan 20
Sterling falls as Javid comments stoke hard Brexit fear The pound fell today after comments by UK finance minister Sajid Javid stoked fears about weak ties between the UK and the European Union following … Business • 20 Jan 20
UK annual economic growth slows to weakest since 2012 The UK economy grew at its weakest annual pace in over seven years in November, after output fell sharply that month, though a stronger performance … Business • 13 Jan 20
Pound down as slowing growth ups rate cut speculation Sterling extended losses today, slipping further below $1.30, after data showed Britain's economy grew at its weakest annual pace in more than seven years in … Business • 13 Jan 20
Sterling holds near two-week lows The pound edged down against the dollar today, holding near two-week lows hit after outgoing Bank of England Governor Mark Carney signalled a possible rate … Business • 10 Jan 20
Pound erases early gains as Brexit concerns resurface The pound erased earlier gains today as investors refocused their attention towards Brexit talks and a European Central Bank policymaker said Britain could crash out … Business • 08 Jan 20
Sterling lower as dollar gains & UK awaits Brexit vote Sterling fell today with investors watching British politicians return to parliament after the Christmas recess in preparation to vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's European … Business • 07 Jan 20
Sterling soars, helped by business surveys, weak dollar Sterling rebounded today as investors who had sold the currency for safe havens after the US assassinated an Iranian general returned to the pound. Business • 06 Jan 20
Sterling sags as investors re-focus on a no-deal Brexit The pound was weaker on Thursday as the euphoria of December's election gave way to anxiety over the risk of a no-deal Brexit at the … Business • 02 Jan 20
