Switzerland SNB Interest Rate Decision flat at 0%

Mar 14, 2013

Forex: GBP/USD rises on London opening

The London opening is allowing an extended advance of the GBP/USD, already above the 1.4950 line and closer to yesterday's high of 1.4982. Nothing much on the data front for the UK, but a risk-on mood is being drawn ahead of today's EU Summit that is focused on promoting growth.

Forex Flash: G10 weaker on positive US retail numbers - OCBC Bank

Emmanuel Ng of OCBC Bank notes that G10 currencies were down yesterday following better than expected US Retail numbers, which boosted sentiment towards the greenback.