UK: PMI Manufacturing ticks up to 49.8 in April

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - UK PMI Manufacturing increased to 49.8 points in April, from 48.6 points in March, according to data released today by Markit. Analysts expected a slide to 48.5 points.

May 1, 2013

Forex Flash: Sterling remains well supported against the dollar - Investec

Investec treasury analysts note that Sterling remains well supported against the dollar, opening above 1.5500 this morning as the USD continues its retreat, with yesterday’s very disappointing Chicago PMI reading, 49.0 versus 52.5 expected, adding to the recent run of negative US data.

Forex Flash: Nearing the End of the Rally - Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs analysts note that fixed income markets have rallied since mid-March, and intermediate to long dated government bond yields in the advanced economies remain close to historical lows.