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GBP/USD, GBP/JPY forecast: Forward returns around the UK Budget

The UK spring budget is set to be released tomorrow. And if GBP/USD follows its general pattern around this budget, it could be in for a tough few days - starting from today.

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Market Reaction to Sunak's Spending Spree

Market Reaction to Sunak's Spending Spree

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March 11, 2020 09:53 PM
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World Governments Respond to Coronavirus

In addition to using monetary policy to stem the economic fallout, many countries have announced fiscal stimulus plans.

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Should Traders Buy the Dip? That Depends on Policymakers

A strong response from global policymakers may be the sign traders need to see for equity markets to form a bottom...

Volatile US markets keep Europe on its toes

Oil stocks and miners are leading the FTSE risers this morning after BP reported a doubling of quarterly profits and the best underlying results in over five years.

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October 30, 2018 05:30 PM

UK markets move on swiftly from UK Budget

The era of austerity might be “coming to an end”, but given the circumstances, it’s not coming to a swift end, so the Budget’s market impact was therefore almost invisible.

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October 30, 2018 02:12 AM

Sunny day in Europe

European indices opened a touch higher and are holding the trend despite a mixed set of results from major banks.

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October 24, 2018 04:26 PM

GBP/USD at key level ahead of UK budget

The general consensus going into today’s UK budget is that Chancellor Philip Hammond will disappoint and that the GBP/USD may extend its declines towards 1.20. […]

Something for everyone this week

There’s something for everyone this week: rate decisions from the Reserve Bank of Australia and European Central Bank; the UK’s budget, and the monthly US […]

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March 7, 2017 04:54 AM

Pound in focus as Osborne prepares to deliver budget

It is going to be a big day for the UK assets with the budget due for release shortly and after this morning’s slightly stronger […]

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