FX focus

Markit PMI shows UK construction sector expanded at the fastest rate in three years in April.

Sterling shrugs off report showing UK economy grows 0.3% in the first quarter of the year.

Dollar gains ground as investors shrug off disappointment over Donald Trump's tax reforms.

US President due to announce a major tax overhaul which could see corporation tax slashed from 35% to 15%.

Euro remains on the front foot as investors expect Macron to secure French presidency next month.

Euro climbs to five-month high against the dollar, while pound falls 1.2%.

Euro falls from three-week high as investors remain cautious ahead of Sunday's presidential elections in France.

Analysts warn Sunday's election could destabilise the currency, despite recent gains.

Sterling pulls back from six-month high against the dollar but remains 2.5% higher against the greenback this week.

Sterling hits highest level since January against dollar after PM calls for 8 June election.

US president warns dollar's ongoing strength could hurt the US economy in the long-term.

UK unemployment rate remains steady at record-low 4.7%, driving pound to highest level since February.

Inflation remains unchanged at 2.3% in March, exceeding BoE's 2% threshold for second successive month.

Sterling shrugs off last week's decline to edge higher against euro and dollar.

Dollar struggles for direction after disappointing non-farm payrolls figures and geopolitical tension.

Euro hits month low against the dollar after Mario Draghi rules out short-term interest rates hike

Growth in the UK services sector hits three-month high in March, beating analysts' expectations.

South African rand plunges more than 1.5% against the dollar, after S&P slashes country's credit rating.

South African rand plunges 5% against the dollar after President Jacob Zuma reshuffles its cabinet.

Dollar edges higher after positive GDP data, while euro remains under pressure ahead of French elections.

Pound gains against euro and dollar after Theresa May triggers Article 50 to begin Brexit.

Dollar struggles to regain ground as investors remain doubtful over Trump's policies.

Dollar sinks as investors grow doubtful over Donald Trump's ability to push through his policies.

Dollar struggles for direction ahead of vote on Donald Trump's healthcare plan.

Yen remains on track for best winning streak in six years as investors turn to safe havens.

Dollar remains under pressure as investors grow concerned over Donald Trump's policies.

Inflation exceeds analysts' expectations of 2.1% in February, driving sterling to multi-week highs against euro and dollar.

Sterling slips from three-week high against dollar after Downing Street confirmed Brexit process will begin next week.

Dollar struggles after Federal Reserve lifts interest rates but hints at only two more hikes this year.

Dollar firmly on the back foot as investors await Federal Reserve's rate decision this evening.