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Pound slips ahead of UK Autumn Budget, Currencies Direct says

By Public Technologies
  • 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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