Summary
Now that the agony and the ecstasy of the Scottish independence vote are over, the immediate future for the pound returns to the mundane world of economics and central bank rate policy. The United Kingdom economy has been the best performer in Europe but it cannot wholly escape the drag of the continent. The diverging rate cycles between the Bank of England and the European Central Bank will follow the paths of their respective economies. Will the pound continue to rise against the euro as it falls versus the dollar? What is the potential for the British economy to go its own way? Join us for an economic and currency analysis of the prospects for the pound sterling into the last quarter.Latest Live Videos
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Here is what you need to know on Monday, February 23:
Financial markets start the week in a volatile manner as investors assess the latest headlines surrounding the United States' trade regime and geopolitics. In the absence of high-impact data releases, market participants will keep a close eye on fresh developments on these subjects on Monday.