Sterling gains across the board to end the week.

Sterling gains across the board to end the week.

Last week was very encouraging for Sterling bulls with GBPEUR rising above 1.17 and GBPUSD rising above 1.29. Retail sales coming in strong on Friday closed off the week perfectly for Sterling, alongside good jobs data- the retail sales data was aided by...
President Biden drops out of Election.

President Biden drops out of Election.

Before we get into markets- on Sunday, President Biden announced that he will be dropping out of the election- this was after rumours throughout the week that he would be doing this, however usually Politicians wait until markets are closed before making such...
Sterling gains across the board to end the week.

Politics take centre stage this week.

The first week of July brings is what has the potential to be a very volatile week with both UK and French elections on the cards (Alongside a very busy economic calendar). On Sunday the first round of voting begun, unfortunately, I am writing this while votes are...
Pound Sterling Exchange Rates Strong Going Into June

Pound Sterling Exchange Rates Strong Going Into June

Pound Sterling exchange rates have had a very good month in May, considering news of a UK election coming in July, the volatility has very much been swayed in favour of Sterling, which has given us a positive start to June. June will be an interesting month with...
Sterling rallies following inflation print.

Sterling rallies following inflation print.

Last week was quite eventful for Stering exchange rates with a higher than expected inflation print causing GBPEUR to spike to 1.1770 and GBPUSD to 1.2770- the data overall was seen as positive as it was low enough for the Government to take a victory lap, but now low...