Sterling stages strong recovery against euro
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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 pound rose sharply against its major rivals after strong economic growth data helped it reach an eight-day high against the US currency on Friday.
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Sterling pared gains it made against the dollar in the wake of surprisingly solid retail sales figures for August.
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Sterling was slightly firmer against the dollar after strong housing mortgage and money supply data fuelled speculation that the Bank of England (BoE) will be forced to hike its key borrowing rate.
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The pound came off earlier highs but remained firm, rising above the 1.98 US dollar mark for the first time in 11 days, supported by positive merger and acquisition talk, as well as the dollar&#39;s weakness.
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Sterling remained on the backfoot against both the dollar and the euro after the publication of the minutes to the latest rate-setting meeting at the Bank of England, as the euro broke above the 1.35 dollar mark for the first time since its launch in 1999.
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The pound firmed Tuesday as an upbeat speech from Bank of England rate setter Kate Barker and the recovery in global equity markets offset a weak UK manufacturing survey.
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Sterling staged a late rally against the leading currencies after it had slumped to monthly lows against the yen and dollar on Monday.
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Sterling has received a modest boost against the dollar after positive job market figures showed a fall in the number people making jobless claims.
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The pound was firmer after a raft of strong data this morning increased the likelihood that the Bank of England will hike interest rates soon.
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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 inched up against the dollar Thursday as fresh economic data decreased the likelihood that the Bank of England will cut interest rates in the coming months.
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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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Sterling recovered slightly against the euro after falling sharply on the back of a survey showing UK manufacturing activity weakened in September.
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The pound has continued to rise against the dollar following a better-than-expected UK manufacturing survey.
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Sterling has risen to an eight-day high against the euro after a stronger than expected employment report raised expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will be forced to raise interest rates to keep a stranglehold on inflation.
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The pound rose sharply against the dollar despite a downbeat survey on UK manufacturing and the outlook for economic growth by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).