currency markets

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Sterling surges on bets UK can't afford no-deal Brexit amid Covid-19 crisis

The UK currency outperformed major currencies to rise as much as 1.4% to $1.2930, as the markets digested a more conciliatory tone from officials on both sides.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020

Slip for US stocks after series of poor earnings reports

A batch of disappointing company earnings news helped put investors in a selling mood on Tuesday, pulling US stocks sharply lower.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Mincon engineering reports strong growth despite volatile currency markets

Shannon-based engineering services firm, Mincon has reported a strong third quarter despite the ongoing downturn in the mining industry.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

The currency markets are still volatile

The marked strengthening of the dollar, evident over the second half of 2014, continued in the early part of 2015. The US currency gained around 11% against the euro and 6% versus sterling in the opening three months of the year, writes Oliver Mangan.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015