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Monthly Wrap

June 2017

John

For June, much like the crowds at Glastonbury festival, currency markets were lively. However, unlike those belting out their favourite tunes, there wasn’t much to sing about when it came to some of the major currency pairs.

Last month wasn’t short of political drama for the UK, as it went to the polls, yet again, in a general election – plunging the country into more uncertainty.

Over in the US, the dollar failed to maintain its lift, off the back of the Federal Reserve rate adjustment, due to questions surrounding Donald Trump’s leadership.

As for the euro, there was more of a feel good factor, as the currency hit a 14 month high against the US dollar, as well as making some pretty good gains against the pound.

Has June turned out to be an even more boisterous month for the currency markets? Read on to found out in this edition of our Monthly Wrap.

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GBP – Pound left weaker by political unease

Politics dominated June, with the lucky British public being treated by another trip to the polls. Read more to see how the pound performed.

EUR – ECB in focus, Super Mario strengthens euro

It’s been a pretty good month for the euro, closing higher against the pound and at a 14 month high against the US dollar.

USD – Slashed growth forecasts in focus

The US dollar failed to hold increased levels after the Federal Reserve rate adjustment due to concerns around Trump's leadership.

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