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Oh my god! my expectations were high and they were dramatically exceeded. hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. we re covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. first... his words could hardly be more timely. the us climate envoy, john kerry, has delivered an impassioned warning about the risks of climate change, and the urgency of acting now. speaking in london as floods devastate parts of europe, and heatwaves and wildfires sweep acr...

But critics still fear shes speaking under duress. first and foremost i must emphasise that i have never said or wrote about anyone sexually assaulting me. were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. switzerland is the latest country to impose restrictions as the omicron variant spreads through europe. the netherlands, france, denmark and ireland have already introduced measures. the british cabinet has also met to discuss a range of possible restrictions....

A frantic search for survivors is under way in the philippines after at least 31 people are killed by typhoon rai. hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. first... the 0micron variant is now in 89 countries and is spreading much faster than the delta strain. thats the latest grim assessment from the world health organization. here in the uk, another 90 thousand coronavirus cases have been r...

The Euro Pound (EUR/GBP) exchange rate is mixed this morning after the latest consumer price index from the US rose more than expected as inflation worries continue to dominate markets. At the time of writing the EUR/GBP pairing are trading around 0.8596 as Sterling finds support in the latest lockdown easing measures across the UK. Euro (EUR) Investors Jittery over Inflation Worries The Euro has been mixed this morning as markets digest the latest rise in inflation in the US released yesterday...

April 16, 2021 - Written by John Cameron The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has been mixed this morning as the Pound looks to rebound and push back above €1.15 heading into the weekend. At the time of writing the GBP/EUR exchange rate is trading at around 1.1497 as the latest Eurozone inflation data met forecasts. Pound Sterling (GBP) Gains Traction over Summer Travel Hopes The Pound is gaining traction against the Euro this morning as hopes that the UK’s travel sector can reopen for su...

At the time of writing the GBP/CAD exchange rate is currently trading at around CA$1.7243. Pound (GBP) Exchange Rate Rebounds on Success of UK Vaccine Rollout The Pound has rebounded against the Canadian Dollar this afternoon though coronavirus concerns and a general weakness surrounding the currency have limited any significant gains. Whilst the economic outlook for the Pound remains positive, a lack of any fresh developments from the UK regarding the coronavirus situation has kept Sterling un...

April 9, 2021 - Written by John Cameron The Pound to Australian Dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate has strengthened this morning after the latest Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) stability review casted doubts over the Australian economy. At the time of writing the GBP/AUD pairing are currently trading at around AU$1.7998 as a more cautious market mood weighs on the Australian Dollar. Pound (GBP) Steady after UK’s Use of Moderna puts UK Vaccine Rollout Back on Track The Pound has found suppor...

March 9, 2021 - Written by John Cameron The Pound to Euro exchange rate dipped this morning as fresh concerns over the state of the UK’s economy pushes Sterling down. At the time of writing the GBP/EUR exchange rate is currently trading at around 1.1650, as a report published from Aston University showed the showed the extent of the decrease in the UK’s goods exports in 2020. Pound Sterling (GBP) Exchange Rates Stumble over Trade Concerns The Pound stumbled this morning after a report publi...

February 5, 2021 - Written by John Cameron Despite stronger than expected Swedish data today, the Swedish Krona’s bearish streak continues, and the British Pound to Swedish Krona (GBP/SEK) exchange rate has been able to capitalise on that this week. Investors piled into the Pound on Bank of England (BoE) news yesterday, making it even easier for the bullish Pound to sustain big gains against the bearish Swedish Krona over the past week. It’s been another broadly bullish week for GBP/SEK. T...

At the time of writing the pair is currently trading at around $1.7550. Pound (GBP) Muted as Bank of England Holds Interest Rates The Pound was muted against the Canadian Dollar today following on from Thursday’s Bank of England (BoE) February policy decision. As expected, the bank left rates unchanged at 0.1% and lowered its 2021 Q1 growth forecasts. The more upbeat news for investors, however, was the downplaying of potential negative interest rates. Although banks were told to prepare fo...