The value of the pound against the euro has held today, after only having just slightly recovered following the leadership challenge on Wednesday night. The rate is now €1.1114 according to Bloomberg figures, while yesterday the pound rose against the euro at €1.110. The steady value of sterling comes as Theresa May returns to Brexit negotiations, […]
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IEX CEO Brad Katsuyama talks about disrupting Wall Street and the power of ‘Flash Boys’ on the upstart exchange
Brad Katsuyama, the CEO of upstart stock exchange IEX, didn’t realize how hard disrupting Wall Street would be. Katsuyama, who came to prominence as the star of Michael Lewis‘ 2014 best-selling “ Flash Boys,” said without the book, “I’m not sure if I’m sitting here for a stock exchange right now.” Katsuyama spoke on Tuesday at Business […]
The ‘Fearless Girl’ statue is on the move to her new home in front of the New York Stock Exchange
The “Fearless Girl” statue, a symbol of female can-do business spirit, has been removed from her spot opposite Wall Street’s “Charging Bull.” The statue will move to a location in front of the New York Stock Exchange by the end of this year, said officials. State Street Global Advisors placed the statue opposite Wall Street’s […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: UK currency far from ‘best levels’ – sterling suffers
The pound to euro exchange rate has been fluctuating thanks to Brexit news. Just two weeks ago the currency was at a six month high against the euro and the dollar. However, the currency soon start to slip. According to experts the pound is now far from these highs. However, it is not all bad […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Brexit sends sterling 'plummeting' as rates remain 'volatile'
The pound suffered its sharpest drop since the 2017 general election last week and has failed to recover since. The pound is currently trading at €1.125 against the euro, according to Bloomberg. Brexit continues to dominate headlines and affect sterling’s growth this week. Laura Parsons, currency analyst at TorFX, spoke to Express.co.uk regarding the latest […]
Bolton and Kelly exchange profanities outside Oval Office over immigration policy
A heated, obscenity-filled exchange over immigration between the chief of staff John Kelly and national security adviser John Bolton has shocked the aides in the West Wing, sparking fears of possible White House reshuffling. Two of President Donald Trump’s top aides were not shy to express their opinion about the progress made to stop illegal […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling ‘jumps’ after unexpected positive UK wage data
The pound to euro exchange rate is currently 1.1398 according to Bloomberg figures this morning. A move so close to 1.14 returns sterling to figures seen last week. And happily, the boost to GBP is thanks to positive data showing strong wage growth in the UK. TorFX currency analyst Laura Parsons explained: “The pound jumped […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling holds onto ‘previous gains’ as Brexit optimism grows
The pound has retained the high levels its been trading at all week and creeped up even further. The growth comes despite new UK construction and manufacturing production data proving disappointing. Optimism regarding a Brexit deal should serve to keep the pound buoyant, said experts. The pound is currently trading at €1.144 against the euro, […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling soars to hit highest levels since July
The pound has maintained the high levels it struck on Friday through the weekend and into today. The high rate is the best it’s been since July and there could be more growth to come, said experts. The pound is currently trading at €1.139 against the euro, according to Bloomberg. Laura Parsons, currency analyst at […]
Pound to euro exchange rate ‘jumps’ as Ireland back May’s Brexit customs union future
The pound has improved against the euro ahead of the weekend following a difficult start to the week. The exchange rate is currently €1.130, an improvement from yesterday’s figures of €1.127. TorFX currency analyst Laura Parsons spoke to Express.co.uk about Friday’s exchange rate. “The GBP/EUR exchange rate breached €1.130 on Thursday, climbing 0.3 per cent […]