Pound touches near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar

Pound hits near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar

Pound hits near 4-year high as Trump rattles the dollar; reports suggest the U.S. President could soon name a new head of the central bank.

FTSE up as pound hits near four-year high

The FTSE 100 index rose 16.8 points, 0.2%, at 8,735.60.

FTSE 100 up; pound hits near four-year high

Miners and defence stocks helped support the FTSE 100 on Thursday, shaking off a stronger pound, which serves as a headwind for the international earner-heavy index. The pound spiked to its best...

Pound touches near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar

A report that the US President could name the new head of the central bank early raises concerns over its independence.

Pound hits near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar

GBP/USD hits near 4-year high as Trump eyes Powell successor, Dollar sinks

The Pound Sterling advances to near four-year highs against the US Dollar on Thursday, as breaking news revealed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) suggests that US President Donald Trump might name Jerome Powell's successor to the Federal Reserve Chair in October and September.