Euro Pressured Before Inflation Figures
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6732 The Pound was broadly stronger on Friday as a gauge of UK consumer confidence came in at -7 in February, as expected, and separate…
February 2014 currency news archive
Exchange rate developments and the events behind them. Each report is dated so you can see when it was published.
These reports were published in February 2014. For current indicative exchange rates, use the currency converter.
US Dollar Strengthens Before Yellen's Speech
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6644 The Pound began Thursday’s session holding steady against its main peers. While the currency may move in response to comments issued by Bank of…
UK GDP In Focus, AUD Under Pressure
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6689 Yesterday’s impressive UK mortgage approvals report and the expectation that the Bank of England will introduce a rate increase early next year helped the…
Exchange Rate News: JPY Higher, EUR Supported, AUD Lower
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6681 Before the publication of UK mortgage approvals figures the Pound was clinging to yesterday’s gains against the US Dollar but was little changed against…
Exchange Rate News: EUR Movement Likely, GBP Volatility Restrained
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6650 As Bank of England Governor Mark Carney made it clear that the BoE remains committed to supporting the UK’s economic recovery the Pound recovered…
Exchange Rate News: AUD Ends Week Softer, USD Supported
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6666 With UK retail sales figures estimated to show a 5.0 per cent year-on-year gain in January following a monthly drop of 1.2 per cent,…
Exchange Rate News: Rand Weakens After Inflation Data
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6715 Before the release of UK employment data and the publication of minutes from the Bank of England’s most recent policy meeting, the Pound broke…
Exchange Rate News: UK Inflation Data To Drive Pound Movement
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6685 The Pound was trading close to a four-year high against its US rival ahead of the release of UK inflation figures. In December inflation…
Exchange Rate News: GBP/USD Close To Four-Year High
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6763 A report showing that UK house prices climbed in February helped the Pound achieve a four-year high against the US Dollar. Sterling was stronger…
Exchange Rate News: Euro In The Spotlight After GDP Reports
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6701 Before UK construction output data was published the Pound was enjoying its strongest week against the US Dollar since June. The British currency was…
Exchange Rate News: AUD Drops As Unemployment Jumps
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6644 The Pound trimmed yesterday’s gain against the Euro as a measure of UK house prices edged lower in January. However, Sterling is still enjoying…
Exchange Rate News: Yellen Comments Inspire Currency Movement
Pound Sterling GBP/USD – Trading in the Region of 1.6453 After enjoying its strongest gains against the Euro for two-weeks, the Pound’s advance ended as investors speculated on the likely contents of the Bank…