Pound Rises Following U.K. Retail Sales Report

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: WSJ

Updated: Sep 05 2025

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Source: WSJ

U.K. Retail Sales Data: Sterling rose after U.K. retail sales increased by 0.6% in July, surpassing the 0.5% forecast, amid uncertainty regarding future interest-rate cuts from the Bank of England due to inflation concerns.
U.S. Dollar Movement: The dollar declined as markets awaited the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, with expectations of modest job growth and a slight rise in the unemployment rate, influencing potential Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

Pound Rises Following U.K. Retail Sales Report

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