Today's press
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Pound reverses losses on YouGov study indicating tight UK election
The British pound has come under pressure following research by pollster YouGov suggesting a tight race in next week’s general election.
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Forex - Dollar gains some ground on U.S. rate hike hopes
Investing.com - The dollar edged higher against other major currencies on Wednesday, helped by growing hopes for a June rate hike in the U.S. and as investors turned their attention to a key U.S. employment report due at the end of the week.
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CBN Pumps $482.6m into Forex Market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday sustained its intervention in the inter-bank segment of the foreign exchange (forex) market by injecting a total of $482.6 million into the market.
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British PM May could lose majority in June 8 election: YouGov projection
Prime Minister Theresa May could lose control of parliament in Britain's June 8 election, according to a projection by polling company YouGov, raising the prospect of political deadlock just as formal Brexit talks begin.
Next trading day's important events
- 10:55 (GMT 3) Germany - Markit Manufacturing PMI (May)
- 11:00 (GMT 3) Eurozone - Markit Manufacturing PMI (May)
- 17:00 (GMT 3) USA - ISM Manufacturing PMI (May)
Forex quotes:
- USDJPY: 110.55
- EURUSD: 1.1236
Indices:
- S&P 500: 2404.12
- NASDAQ: 6164.32