Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

FXB delivers exposure to changes in value of the British pound (GBP) relative to the US dollar.

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF

First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF

UK's Conservative Party is in the final stage of selecting a new leader, who will then be the next Prime Minister, following the resignation of Liz Truss after only 45 days on the job. The havoc in the bond market had a severe impact on Britain's pension funds.

The U.K. After 45 Days Of Chaos

BlackRock among issuers hit as Britian reverses tax plan.

US ETFs Feel Sting From UK Chaos

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Best Of Britain: This Short Straddle Will Pay Off If British Pound Calms Down

After a mini-budget revision was announced, including elimination of the 45% income tax bracket, many financiers who would directly benefit were alarmed, oddly so. The pound depreciated to under $1.04 (before recovering), and the 10-year Gilt rate increased by over 1% (before recovering).

U.K. Macroeconomic Turmoil

Grave new concerns have taken over the headlines, triggering a sell-off in U.K. assets. Gilt yields are skyrocketing, and the pound is plummeting, even touching a record low against the U.S. dollar (USD).

U.K. Budget Experiment Tests Markets

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, has delivered the biggest tax reduction since 1972, which amounts to GBP45 billion, or 1.5%, of GDP.

U.K. Tax-Cut Plan Induces Short-Term Pain In Debt Market, Inflation Fight

The pound is in a free fall, while U.K. stocks are trading at their lowest valuations since the financial crisis.

ETF Opportunities Amid UK Currency Crisis

iShares MSCI Italy ETF

Franklin FTSE Italy ETF

iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

UK rates haven't had a chance to fully digest the Bank of England's statement yesterday. We think hike expectations will persist, but there are other areas where the BoE and Treasury can restore confidence.

Rates Spark: Bank Of England Vs. The Market

Price action in UK gilts is going from bad to worse. A daunting list of challenges has arisen for sterling-denominated bond investors, and the Treasury's mini-budget has done little to shore up confidence.

A Perfect Storm For U.K. Gilts And FX

SPDR Solactive United Kingdom ETF

The recent announcement to introduce a £2,500 household energy cap takes some pressure off further rises in the short term.

Continued Challenges For U.K. Economy

The Bank of England recently hiked interest rates by 50 basis points, marking its biggest single rate increase since 1995.

Biggest Rate Hike in 27 years in U.K.: ETFs in Focus

Invesco DB G10 Currency Harvest Fund

Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust

Invesco Currencyshares Japanese Yen Trust

WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

As the global economy is burdened with inflationary threats, let's take a loot what currency ETFs won and what lost.

Currency ETF Winners & Losers Amid Inflationary Waves

Boris Johnson has resigned as prime minister of the UK, which probably comes as not a huge surprise to most people, given he's been under pressure for quite some time.

Boris Johnson Resigns: What's Next For Markets?

United Kingdom country-related exchange traded funds strengthened Thursday after Boris Johnson announced his resignation as British prime minister, ending the latest round of political uncertainty gripping the country.

U.K. ETFs Gain After Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Resignation

Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

Europe currency-related exchange traded funds jumped Thursday after central banks across the region raised interest rates to curb rising inflationary pressures. On Thursday, the Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust (FXE) was up 1.0%, the Invesco Currency Shares British Pound Sterling (FXB) gained 1.4%, and Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust (FXF) increased 2.9%.

European Currency ETFs Climb as Central Banks Hike Rates

The United Kingdom's pound sterling and currency-related exchange traded fund plunged Thursday after the Bank of England hiked rates to their highest level since 2009 but warned of recession risks. The currency-focused Invesco Currency Shares British Pound Sterling (NYSEArca: FXB), which tracks the GBP against the U.S. dollar, dropped 2.1% on Thursday.

British Pound Sterling ETF Retreats on U.K.'s Recession Risks

The British pound sterling currency-related exchange traded fund strengthened after the Bank of England announced a back-to-back interest rate hike for the first time since 2004. The currency-focused Invesco Currency Shares British Pound Sterling (NYSEArca: FXB) rose 0.3% on Thursday.

Pound Sterling ETF Strengthens After BoE's Consecutive Rate Hikes

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

iShares MSCI Australia ETF

iShares MSCI Canada ETF

Franklin FTSE Australia ETF

Franklin Tmpltn Shs Franklin FTSE Canada Fund

Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust

Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust

iShs Cr Hd MSCI Shs

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund

Retail investors trading instruments linked to currency pairs on the exchange in November indicated a positive outlook for the Canadian and Australian dollars, as well as the British pound, against the US dollar. For much of last month, the Federal Reserve stood out from many central banks by maintaining a looser monetary policy than several of its peers, leading investors to favour other currencies over the US dollar in the short term.

U.S. Dollar Loses Favor Among Retail Investors Preferring Tighter Monetary Policy

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Citigroup Glbl Underlying Tracker 2017-15.12.32 (Exp.08.12.32) on VS Dly 4XL GBPvsUSD Series N

The underlying trend in the pace of UK economic growth likely slowed for a third successive month in August. Growth deteriorated in other parts of the services economy in August, notably across the vast business and financial services sectors.

U.K. Economy Slows As Demand Rebound Fades And Supply Constraints Bite

We believe that U.K. interest rates and the British pound will move higher in the next few months as a recent soft patch in data dissipates. The savings rate continues to be elevated and consumer balance sheets are in good condition due to the furlough scheme.

U.K. Interest Rates And Currency

Analysis of the replies provided by those manufacturers reporting lower production volumes in July highlights a growing impact of COVID-19 and staff shortages, though material shortages remain the most common cause of lost output. The proportion blaming lost output on COVID-19 in general jumped from 7% in June to 16% in July, with companies often citing the rise in infection numbers associated with the Delta variant.

U.K. Manufacturing Output Hit As Covid Wave Limits Staff And Component Availability

The UK's record economic growth spurt continued in June, according to the latest flash PMI data from IHS Markit and CIPS. The impressive June reading means the average growth seen in the second quarter has been the highest yet recorded by the survey.

Flash U.K. PMI Holds Close To Record High In June As Economy Booms

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF

Teucrium Corn Fund

Invesco DB Agriculture Fund

iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN

iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF

VanEck J.P Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

iShares MSCI Philippines ETF

VanEck Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF

Global X MSCI Colombia ETF

VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF 

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

iPath Bloomberg Cocoa Subindex Total Return ETN

Invesco International Corporate Bond ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

iShares MSCI Turkey ETF

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

United States Oil Fund LP

The value factor, after a long drought, is showing signs of life. To be fair, not every deeply discounted market corner has rallied.

Deep-Value ETF Report: 16 June 2021

Flash UK composite PMI at record high in May as virus restrictions are lifted.

Flash U.K. PMI Hits Record High In May As Economy Reopens

Total activity expands at sharpest rate for six-and-a-half years. Strong, sustained increase in housebuilding led growth in March.

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