167147 (GBP) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to GBP, 167147. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about yhd, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 91 indexed stories across 28 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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Sterling ticks up after UK retail sales beat expectations
LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The pound rose slightly on Friday after figures showed UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in August, continuing a string of recent upbeat data that has increased pressure on the Bank of England
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 08:12 AM UTC
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Canadian dollar leads FX losers, Dollar Index gains
The Canadian dollar depreciates by 0.58%, while the New Zealand dollar, Swedish krona, Japanese yen and euro also fall; the Dollar Index gains 0.19%.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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South Korean won leads FX gainers as dollar index slips
The South Korean won rises 0.86%, with the New Zealand dollar, Australian dollar, euro and British pound also higher while the Turkish lira and dollar index fall.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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UK GfK consumer confidence improves to -14 in August
UK GfK consumer confidence index rose to -14 in August from -17 in July, versus a poll of -18, marking its strongest reading since August 2024.
MACRO | Aug 20, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
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Japanese yen leads currency declines, down 0.55%
The Japanese yen depreciates 0.55%, making it the top currency loser, while the Swedish krona falls 0.51% and the South Korean won 0.43%; the British pound gains 0.21% and the euro and dollar index are little changed.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
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South Korean won leads FX declines, dollar index also lower
The South Korean won falls 0.53%, with the Japanese yen down 0.21% and the dollar index off 0.15%, while the New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar, British pound and euro gain.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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South Korean won leads currency losses, down 0.45%
The South Korean won falls 0.45%, while the Swiss franc and Japanese yen also weaken; the New Zealand dollar and dollar index post small gains.
FX | Aug 20, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Swiss franc leads FX gainers as dollar index falls
Markets says the Swiss franc rises 1.88% and the Dollar Index falls 0.88%, with the South Korean won, Swedish krona, yen, euro and pound also higher.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
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Won leads FX gainers as dollar index falls
Markets says the South Korean won rises 1.83%, followed by the Swiss franc, zloty, yen, euro and pound, while the dollar index falls 0.75%.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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Sterling Holds Near 3-Month High as UK Inflation Firm
Sterling strengthens to around $1.356, near a three-month high, as investors weigh UK inflation at 2.9% in July, steady core inflation at 2.6%, and mixed labour-market data.
FX | Aug 19, 2026, 08:29 AM UTC
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New Zealand dollar drops 0.47% in FX update
Markets says the New Zealand dollar is down 0.47%, with the Australian dollar, Polish zloty, Japanese yen and British pound also lower while the South Korean won leads gains.
FX | Aug 18, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
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UK PM Burnham to shift economic growth duties from Treasury
The Times reports UK PM Burnham plans for No 10 North to assume economic growth duties from the Treasury in a power shift.
MACRO | Aug 18, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
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New Zealand dollar slides 0.41% as FX losers broaden
The New Zealand dollar falls 0.41%, with Japanese yen down 0.14% and British pound down 0.09%, while South Korean won leads gains at 0.30% and the euro and dollar index are little changed.
FX | Aug 18, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Sterling eases from three-month high as UK labour market cools
The British pound falls to around $1.352 from an over three-month high of $1.354 after UK unemployment held at 4.9% in June, vacancies dropped to 707,000 and private-sector regular pay growth slowed to 2.8% y/y.
FX | Aug 18, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Brazilian real leads gainers in FX update
Markets says the Brazilian real rises 0.38%, with the Norwegian krone up 0.31%, Australian dollar up 0.30%, euro up 0.08% and sterling up 0.07%, while the Japanese yen falls 0.09% and the dollar index slips 0.08%.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
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Brazilian real leads FX gainers, dollar index slips
The Brazilian real rises 0.62%, leading currency gainers, while the Swiss franc gains 0.46%, the Australian dollar 0.41%, the euro 0.15% and the British pound 0.13%; the Dollar Index falls 0.17% and the Japanese yen is l
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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Swiss franc rises 0.53% as dollar index slips
The Swiss franc leads major currencies higher by 0.53%, while the Dollar Index falls 0.25% and the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, euro, sterling and yen also gain.
FX | Aug 17, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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New Zealand dollar leads FX gainers, up 0.72%
The New Zealand dollar rises 0.72%, while the Norwegian krone, Swedish krona, British pound, euro and Japanese yen also gain; the Dollar Index and Indian rupee fall.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 10:15 PM UTC
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Norwegian krone rises 0.54% in FX gainers
Norwegian krone leads the top FX gainers, increasing by 0.54%, alongside New Zealand dollar (+0.45%), Brazilian real (+0.42%), and euro (+0.24%), while Dollar Index falls 0.24%.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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Swedish krona leads FX gainers as dollar index slips
The Swedish krona rises 0.37%, topping currency gainers, while the Dollar Index falls 0.19% and the euro, yen and pound also advance.
FX | Aug 13, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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GBP, USD Lead Currency Strength
GBP, USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, and CHF are the strongest currencies
FX | Aug 12, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Currencies: AUD, CHF, GBP strongest
AUD, CHF, GBP lead currency strength
FX | Aug 04, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC
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Currencies: AUD, USD, CAD strongest
AUD, USD, CAD lead currency strength
FX | Jul 31, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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UK holds rates at 3.75%
UK holds interest rates at 3.75% with 6-3 vote
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 30, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
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UK Pound Faces Outflow
GBP outflow expected into month-end fixing
FX | Jul 29, 2026, 07:19 PM UTC
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JPY Leads Currency Strength
JPY is the strongest currency
FX | Jul 29, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: CHF, AUD, EUR, NZD, GBP, JPY, USD, CAD - Weakest
Currency Strength Chart: Strongest: CHF, AUD, EUR, NZD, GBP, JPY, USD, CAD - Weakest
EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC
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Sterling Edges Higher on Weaker Dollar, Iran Tensions Cap Gains
() -- The British pound strengthened against the US dollar during Wednesday's Asian session as weaker US inflation pressured the greenback. US annual consumer inflation slowed to 3.5% in June from 4.2% in May, below the
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 15, 2026, 12:14 PM UTC
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US Dollar Steadies Against G10s as Softer US Inflation Data Dims Fed Hike Bets
() -- The US dollar held steady against the G10 currencies during European trading on Wednesday, as weaker-than-expected inflation data reduced bets on a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike, even though higher oil prices
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 15, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC
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China 26Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 4.3% vs. 4.5% expected, Firmer PBoC Fix
() -- China's economy expanded 4.3%, measured on a yearly basis, in the second quarter of 2026, compared to a 5.0% growth in Q1, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday. The market predicted a firmer print of 4.
MACRO | Jul 15, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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Pound Rises as Dollar Takes Breather Before US Inflation Data
() -- The British pound rose against the United States dollar on Tuesday as traders booked profits after the greenback reached its highest level in more than a year before key US inflation data. Higher oil prices, driven
MACRO | Jul 14, 2026, 12:20 PM UTC
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US Dollar Slides Against G10s Ahead of US CPI, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Testimony
() -- The US dollar slid against all the G10 currencies during European trading on Tuesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of the June Consumer Price Index data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional t
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 14, 2026, 09:42 AM UTC
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China's Trade Surplus Climbs to Second-Highest Ever, Softer PBoC Fix
() -- China recorded a trade surplus of $125.62 billion in June, compared with $113.89 billion a year earlier, and it marked the second-largest monthly trade surplus ever reported by the country. The markets predicted a
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 14, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC
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Sterling Edges Lower as Oil Surge Lifts Inflation Concerns
() -- The British pound weakened against the United States dollar on Monday as higher oil prices and increased concerns that inflation could accelerate due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran unsettled
MACRO | Jul 13, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC
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Chinese Yuan Retreats From 3-Week High on Stronger US Dollar, Firmer PBoC Fix, But Misses Estimates
() -- China's yuan pulled back from the three-week high of 6.7758 reached in the previous session as a stronger US dollar gained support from safe haven demand amid ongoing Gulf tensions. Prior to the market opening, the
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 13, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
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US Dollar Slides Against G10s as US-Iran Seek Diplomatic Talks
() -- The US dollar weakened against most of the G10 currencies during European trading on Friday, as Washington and Tehran sought to restart talks despite two days of escalating retaliatory attacks that reportedly kille
MACRO | Jul 10, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC
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Chinese Yuan Hits 2-Week High as Dollar Eases Firmer PBoC Fix, But Misses Estimates
() -- China's yuan rose to a two-week high of 6.7758 against the US dollar in the early Tokyo session on Friday, helped by a stronger PBoC reference rate and a softer greenback. "The CNY has been one of the top performer
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 10, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC
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Pound Breaks Above 1.34 vs Dollar as Fed Minutes Weigh on Greenback
() -- The British Pound rose above 1.34 against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback weakened after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes. The US dollar remained under pressure after the Fed minutes highligh
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 09, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC
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US Dollar Slides Against G10s Despite Gulf Attacks Lifting Oil, Inflation Fears
() -- The US dollar weakened against most of the G10 currencies during European trading on Thursday, even as fresh US-Iran attacks pushed oil prices higher, revived inflation worries, and raised bets on another Federal R
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 09, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC
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China CPI Slows to 1.0% YoY in June, Falls 0.3% MoM, Firmer PBoC Fix
() -- China's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.0% in June, after arriving at a rise of 1.2% in May. The markets' slightly firmer print of 1.1%, the National Bureau of Statistics of China reported Thursday. On a monthly
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 09, 2026, 07:59 AM UTC
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Sterling Eases as Markets Increase BOE Rate Hike Bets
() -- The British pound slipped slightly against the US dollar on Tuesday after rising above 1.34 during Asian trading, as investors increased expectations for further Bank of England interest rate hikes. Higher oil pric
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 07, 2026, 12:37 PM UTC
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US Dollar Gains Against G10s as Traders Await June Fed Minutes
() -- The US dollar strengthened against most of the G10 currencies during European trading on Tuesday as traders waited for Wednesday's release of the Fed's June meeting minutes, seeking clearer clues on policy directio
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 07, 2026, 11:04 AM UTC
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China Assets Gain Favor as Investors Seek Volatility Shield, Firmer PBoC Fix, But Misses Estimates
() -- Chinese assets are gaining fresh attention from investors after holding steady through the Iran war and AI boom, with their stable returns making them look like a shield against sharp market swings, Reuters reporte
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 07, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC
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NATO's Rutte: I welcome the UK's defence investment plan
NATO's Rutte: I welcome the UK's defence investment plan
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC
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UK's PM Starmer: No doubt the next Labour government will maintain a security focus
UK's PM Starmer: No doubt the next Labour government will maintain a security focus
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC
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UK's PM Starmer: This defence plan is enough to deter Russia
UK's PM Starmer: This defence plan is enough to deter Russia
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: We will buy 12 F-35A fighter jets
UK PM Starmer: We will buy 12 F-35A fighter jets
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:59 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: We are bringing investment in renewing nuclear deterrent to 64 bln pounds.
UK PM Starmer: We are bringing investment in renewing nuclear deterrent to 64 bln pounds.
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Renewing our commitment to Tempest with an 8.6 bln pound investment under gcap.
UK PM Starmer: Renewing our commitment to Tempest with an 8.6 bln pound investment under gcap.
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:58 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: I can announce we are creating a new 50 bln pound export facility
UK PM Starmer: I can announce we are creating a new 50 bln pound export facility
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: We are investing in long-range missiles and armoured vehicles
UK PM Starmer: We are investing in long-range missiles and armoured vehicles
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:54 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: The defense investment plan published today takes us to 4.2%
UK PM Starmer: The defense investment plan published today takes us to 4.2%
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: We are raising defence spend to 2.7%, putting us on a trajectory to reach 3% in the next parliament
UK PM Starmer: We are raising defence spend to 2.7%, putting us on a trajectory to reach 3% in the next parliament
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: We will be spending 80 bln pounds a year on defence by 2029
UK PM Starmer: We will be spending 80 bln pounds a year on defence by 2029
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Because of decisions, we are able to increase spending on defence
UK PM Starmer: Because of decisions, we are able to increase spending on defence
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:50 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Some capital projects on roads and energy will no longer go ahead as planned
UK PM Starmer: Some capital projects on roads and energy will no longer go ahead as planned
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Funded by reallocating spending from across government departments
UK PM Starmer: Funded by reallocating spending from across government departments
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Defence plan delivers decisive action needed within fiscal rules
UK PM Starmer: Defence plan delivers decisive action needed within fiscal rules
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 30, 2026, 09:49 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Defence bonds would be borrowing by another name
UK PM Starmer: Defence bonds would be borrowing by another name
RATES | Jun 30, 2026, 09:47 AM UTC
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UK PM Starmer: Defence plan is fully costed.
UK PM Starmer: Defence plan is fully costed.
FX | Jun 30, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC