Pound slips ahead of UK Autumn Budget, Currencies Direct says
Bitget2026/10/28 09:02- The pound slipped against stronger peers as investors awaited today’s UK Autumn Budget.
- UK businesses in significant financial distress reached a record high in the third quarter of 2026, raising concerns about economic health.
- The New Zealand dollar plunged overnight as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand unexpectedly left interest rates unchanged.
- The US dollar firmed ahead of tonight’s Federal Reserve decision, with rates expected to remain unchanged.
- The Canadian dollar weakened as oil prices fell; the Bank of Canada is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points today.
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