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FX round-up: Pound climbs as Barnier, Davis comment on Brexit talks
Sterling gained on the dollar and the euro as rate hike expectations mingled with Brexit news, while the dollar was only edging higher amid strong economic data.
FX round-up: Euro takes a tumble as ECB halves stimulus programme
The euro took a tumble against the dollar and fell versus the pound on Thursday after the European Central bank said it will cut the size of its asset purchases and extend the programme until next September.
FX round-up: Dollar boosted by tax plans, pound rallies on Brexit hopes
President Donald Trump's tax reforms made the dollar the early story, before a sterling narrative took over as Brexit developments filtered through from the EU 27 in Brussels.
FX round-up: Euro at one-week high as investors shrug off Catalonia referendum
The euro climbed to a one week high on Thursday as Spain moved to suspend autonomy in the region of Catalonia.
FX round-up: Dollar on the front foot for fifth day, sterling lower after wage data
The greenback continued to strengthen on Wednesday as higher U. S. Treasury yields triggered a squeeze on investors who have been broadly bearish on the greenback in recent weeks, while the pound fell again as investors considered the latest wage data.
FX round-up: Sterling lower on hawkish BOE tones, greenback firms up for second day
Data out on Tuesday for the the UK showed year-on-year inflation hit a five year high of 3%.
Improving manufacturing sector boosts pound, though sceptics remain
UK industrial and manufacturing data has improved more than expected, giving a slight lift to the pound on Tuesday as Bank of England watchers were sceptical over the likely impact on national growth and interest rates.