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Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling strengthens thanks to ‘robust’ UK manufacturing data
The pound has risen in value this morning, Thursday January 3, against the euro. Sterling now converts to €1.1291, according to Bloomberg figures at 7:14am this morning. This represents an increase compared to yesterday, when it stood at just €1.1250. It follows the release of positive UK manufacturing data for December 2017, which inspired economic […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling strengthens ahead of Bank of England update
But in a speech on Friday Mr Vlieghe said: “The evolution of the data is increasingly suggesting that we are approaching the moment when [the] bank rate may need to rise. “If these data trends of reducing slack, rising pay pressure, strengthening household spending and robust global growth continue, the appropriate time for a rise […]
Nintendo Switch games support strengthens as Wii U console loses out
Nintendo’s Nindie Showcase unveiled a host of new titles coming to the hybrid device in 2017 and 2018, but nothing for the Wii U games list. All of the new Nintendo Switch games announced today are from indie developers and all will help provide more variety for the console. The Japanese games giant pulled out […]
Florida strengthens ‘stand your ground’ rule used in Trayvon Martin case
Published time: 11 Jun, 2017 14:55 Florida has passed legislation that strengthens the controversial ‘stand your ground’ law which was central to jury deliberations during the trial of Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman. The new law places the burden of proof in “stand your ground” pretrial hearings on prosecutors, who must now show a “stand […]
As US prepares to gut net neutrality rules, Canada strengthens them
Enlarge (credit: Aurich / Getty) Canada is taking a much stronger stand against data cap exemptions than the United States. In the US, the Federal Communications Commission’s new Republican leadership signaled that it won’t enforce net neutrality rules against zero-rating, the practice of favoring certain Internet content by exempting it from customers’ data caps. The FCC made […]
Canada strengthens net neutrality with zero-rating crackdown
In a victory for net neutrality, Canada’s telecom regulator has ruled against a carrier offering ‘free’ music streaming as part of a zero-rating scheme. Quebecor’s ‘Unlimited Music‘ allows premium Videotron subscribers to use select streaming apps, such as Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal, without the data counting towards their monthly allowance. Many believe this type […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling STRENGTHENS against EUR amid hints of rate HIKE
The UK currency is buying €1.17 and it stands to gain more strength against the euro, according to analysts. Independent research firm Capital Economics has tipped the Bank of England to raise interest rates early in 2018. A rate hike would increase Britain’s yields and likely lead to a higher value of the pound against […]
POLL: Macron strengthens core vote, likely to beat Marine Le Pen in French election
REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen PARIS (Reuters) – A new poll of French voter intentions on Saturday showed Emmanuel Macron solidifying his support and still likely to defeat candidate Marine Le Pen in the May presidential run-off. The BVA poll, published 43 days before the April 23 opening round, showed the independent centrist Macron scoring 26 percent, up […]
Russian ruble strengthens to 20-month high
The Russian currency continues its upward surge, trading below 58 rubles against the dollar for the first time since June 2015. This is despite the Central Bank of Russia purchasing dollars to replenish reserves, which often leads to ruble depreciation. Read more At the opening bell on the Moscow Exchange, the ruble was trading at […]
