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Podcast series: A view from the FX desk

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Head of Corporate FX, Kiran Russell hosts this week's instalment of the regular FX podcast. This week he is joined by Investec Chief Economist Philip Shaw and Spot Trader Chris Brand.

The team discuss the UK's retail sales data and its implications. As well as focusing on the rise of the US dollar and why it has become such a strong currency in the last week.
20 Aug 2021 English South Africa Business

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