The pound posted gains against the aussie dollar yesterday as risk appetite waned slightly with weak data emerging from the US and equities slipping back.
- The US PPI unexpectedly decreased by 0.6% in September, disappointing expectations of a 0.1% rise, which raised concern over the strength of the US recovery.
- Data from the US housing market also fell below market forecasts, dulling investor appetite to buy into perceived “riskier” assets, weakening demand for the aussie.
- Sterling’s advance was relatively steady though, with the price rising less than 0.4%, as the broad strength of the Australian currency prevented traders from selling their investments in any great number.
- In trading this morning, the pound is climbing at a good rate, having been given momentum from upbeat MPC minutes, with the price currently over 1.79.
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