Tag: Pound to US Dollar
Dollar and Stocks Steady as Bonds Ease From Record Highs
The U.S. dollar and stocks in New York stabilized on Wednesday, while U.S. Treasury Yields retreated from their 16-year high, easing pressure on the economy. Derek Halpenny, head of global markets research at MUFG Bank Ltd., observed: "If yields continue to move higher, at...
Sterling Staggers Ahead of Bank of England Policy Decision
The British pound fell slightly on Thursday as observers anxiously await the Bank of England's incoming interest rate decision later in the day. After data showed that UK inflation cooled more than expected in August, traders are unsure as to the central bank's next...
Dollar Holds Gains Following Fed Rate Decision
The U.S. dollar held onto its gains on Thursday after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%. The dollar index, measuring the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose to 105.68—its peak since March—before closing...
Sterling Remains Steady Following Strong UK Wage Data
The sterling remained steady on Tuesday after an inflow of British job market data that showed that wage growth remained strong despite a weakening labor market. The British pound remained flat against the U.S. dollar at $1.2507, thereby sustaining its 0.35% growth from the...
Stocks Rise, Dollar Hits Two-Week Low Following Positive Economic Data
U.S. and European stocks rose while the U.S. dollar slumped to a two-week low following the release of improving Chinese economic data and positive comments from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The U.S. official explained that she is becoming increasingly confident that the U.S. will...
Dollar Rises As US Economy Shows Resilience
The US dollar rose on Thursday as investors gain confidence from signs of increased resilience from the US economy. The Federal Reserve published its "Beige Book" on Wednesday, showing that economic growth remained stellar, job growth was curbed, and inflation cooled.
Both the euro and...