British Pound

US dollar rises against major currencies

The US dollar increased against other major currencies as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank is close to raising interest rates recently.

Nov 18, 2016, 04:49 AM IST

US dollar rallies on rate-hike expectations

The US dollar climbed against other major currencies as President-elect Donald Trump's potential economic policies boosted market expectation for further interest-rate increases.

Nov 15, 2016, 03:57 AM IST

British inflation records biggest jump in two years; highest since November 2014

British inflation recorded its sharpest jump in more than two years in September, even without any direct evidence of the weaker pound pushing up prices.

Oct 18, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

Pound nosedives 6.1% to new 31-year low against dollar

The pound suffered a "flash crash" Friday morning, its biggest drop since Britain voted in June to leave the EU, with confused traders scrambling to understand the reason for the sharp sell-off.

Oct 07, 2016, 10:17 AM IST

Pound slumps to 31-year low versus dollar on Brexit talk

The pound slumped to a 31-year low against the dollar Tuesday on concerns over the timing of Britain`s planned exit from the European Union, according to traders.

Oct 04, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

US stocks hit new records; weak British data hits pound

 US stocks resumed their upwards push Friday, while the British pound retreated after weak economic data revived talk of monetary stimulus.

Jul 23, 2016, 03:15 AM IST

Fall in British currency makes holiday in UK cheaper for Indian travellers

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: As a direct fallout of brexit on the British currency, tourism packages to the United Kingdom have become cheaper in India.

Jul 12, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Brexit woes drag Britain's pound to 31-year low

The pound tumbled to a new 31-year low on Wednesday, dipping below $1.28 at one point before recovering a little, as investors shunned the currency after Britain`s vote to leave the European Union.

Jul 06, 2016, 17:39 PM IST

Brexit not all bad for Indians: Falling Pound to create travel, investment opportunities in UK

The weakening of British pound is seen as positive by the travel agents and realty consultants in India who facilitate overseas transactions, and expect more of Indians travel to the UK on leisure tourism or investment in the property market there.

Jun 25, 2016, 11:12 AM IST

Sterling, stocks skid as Brexit result agonisingly close

Carnage came to world markets on Friday as early voting returns suggested Britain was on the brink of leaving the European Union, threatening the existent of the entire bloc and its single currency.

Jun 24, 2016, 08:27 AM IST

US dollar rises amid upbeat data

 The US dollar increased against other major currencies as the economic data from the country came out better than expected.

Oct 24, 2015, 15:39 PM IST