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European equities climbed on Friday, buoyed by declining crude oil prices and a surprise 0.4% expansion in UK July GDP against flat expectations. Germany's DAX rallied 0.8%, while corporate activity …
The British pound rose toward $1.352 following stronger-than-expected UK July GDP growth of 0.4%, lifting Bank of England rate hike bets. However, upside remains tempered as the US dollar holds stead…
US July CPI met expectations and cooled annual headline and core rates, lowering Fed hike odds below 50%. Meanwhile, Brent crude hovered near $90 amid Gulf tensions, and strong Q2 GDP made the UK the…
Dollar drifts as benign U.S. CPI cuts September Fed hike odds to 40%. Euro firms, pound steady after stronger UK GDP; USDJPY slips further from intervention-era highs.
UK GDP grew modestly by 0.1% in Q4 2025, matching forecasts but highlighting slow growth amid inflation and energy cost risks. GBPUSD remains near 1.32 after a 5% decline, reflecting dollar strength …
Sterling rose, gaining for the fifth consecutive week against the euro, supported by stronger-than-expected UK GDP growth in November and reduced expectations of imminent Bank of England rate cuts.
UK GDP growth exceeded expectations in November but remains weak overall, with market pricing in significant Bank of England rate cuts amid ongoing economic challenges and fiscal consolidation foreca…
UK GDP growth exceeded expectations in November, reducing immediate rate cut pressure. Markets now price in moderate monetary easing later this year and early next year for GBPUSD.