Pound largely unchanged against major rivals
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The pound found support from a survey from the manufacturing sector which revealed broad expectations to raise prices over the coming quarter, with intentions at their highest for 12 years.
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The pound managed a small comeback against the US dollar on Friday after a raft of economic data helped the beleaguered British currency.
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The Bank of England on Thursday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, at 4.75 percent, as policy makers assessed whether borrowing costs, already the highest in the Group of Seven, are constraining consumer demand.
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The pound held firm against the dollar and euro on Friday after a robust wages survey indicated that the Bank of England will continue to trim interest rates as it tries to keep a grip on inflationary pressures in the British economy.
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The pound remained broadly weaker after a drop in the UK manufacturing PMI Wednesday.
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The pound was up against major currencies in early trading on Monday, as all eyes remained firmly on the upcoming Bank of England rate decision.
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Sterling remained solid against both the dollar and the euro -- which dipped below 0.6850 pounds -- as a week of strong data has prompted some re-evaluation of future interest rate expectations.
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The pound made gains against most major currencies on Friday, as the dollar stayed steady above 15-year lows against a basket of currencies.
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The pound was trading at week lows against the dollar in Friday afternoon trading, as it reversed some of its solid gains made Thursday on the back of strong surveys on UK manufacturing and the retail sector. Sterling was also slightly weaker against the euro.
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British inflation was unchanged at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in December, official data showed on Tuesday.
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The pound continued to slide after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5.50 percent today. The decision was widely expected, although financial markets were pricing in a 20 percent chance of a surprise hike, leaving the pound vulnerable.
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The pound was up against dollar as the US currency ended the week on a fairly steady note despite a parlous set of US trade data.
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The pound rose against the dollar and was steady despite further evidence of slowing consumer credit and mortgage lending emerging in Britain, adding to the argument that interest rates have hit a peak.
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The pound was firmer as inflation data showed the key annual CPI rate staying stubbornly at 2.1 percent in December -- above the Bank of England's 2.0 percent target -- for the third month in a row.
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The pound was firm in the wake of Monday&#39;s hawkish speech by Bank of England governor Mervyn King.
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The Purchasing Manager&#39;s Index (PMI) in the UK on Monday did little to alter expectations, which has helped the pound sustain a move above 2 dollars.
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Sterling has held firm against the dollar and euro as analysts looked for future direction from several economic indicators.