Pounds recovers against the dollar
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Sterling stabilised against the dollar in the wake of a series of data showing a slowing in mortgage lending in August -- further evidence that the housing market is cooling as higher interest rates take their toll.
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The pound was steady, though off an earlier fresh 26-year high against the dollar as the latter bounced back on relief that Thursday afternoon&#39;s US economic news was not as bad as some had feared.
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The pound held its ground against the dollar despite strong economic data reinforced expectations that the US economy is enjoying a soft landing.
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The pound firmed following a slightly stronger than expected consumer confidence reading.
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The dollar rebounded from an earlier 20-month low against the euro and a basket of currencies on Monday as investors locked in profits after shaving more than 3 percent off its value in less than two weeks.
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The US dollar rose against the euro and other major currencies yesterday, recovering after some early losses as foreign exchange trading resumed in the new year.
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The pound rebounded against the euro on Wednesday after a senior eurozone banker indicated that the European Central Bank might consider sharp cuts in interest rates.
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The dollar won a reprieve against other major currencies on Tuesday, bouncing off last week&#39;s record low versus the euro as markets grew cautious ahead of words from the European Central Bank chief and US data.
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The pound strengthened against the dollar again on Monday afternoon, nearing the 26-year high of just over 2.06 US dollar that it struck earlier in the day.
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The pound remained firm but was off the series of 26-year highs posted earlier against the dollar with the US Independence Day holiday and Thursday&#39;s interest rate decisions in the euro zone and UK preventing any major movements in the currency markets.
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The dollar rebounded on Wednesday as  investors focused on relative interest rates, which  increasingly were expected to favor the dollar, and reversed  some bets against the currency.
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The pound was slightly stronger after falling this morning on softer-than expected earnings figures.
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The pound fell back against the dollar after a crucial US jobs report eased concerns about the state of the US economy.
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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 dollar rebounded for a second session on Thursday as traders and investors took profits on bets against the US currency before the year draws to a close.
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The pound eased back after the week's steep gains as rate hike expectations receded into the background slightly as the flow of data slowed today.
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The pound recovered a large chunk of its earlier losses, triggered when figures showed consumer inflation crept up less than expected during January.