Dollar also boosted by strong economic data; Deutsche Bank bounces back to profit

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The dollar has rallied, boosted by strong economic data and investors betting that Donald Trump can clinch next month’s presidential election, while gold prices hit a new all-time high amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Noon: US MBA Mortgage applications

2.45pm BST: Bank of Canada interest rate decision

3pm BST: European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde speech

3pm BST: Eurozone Consumer confidence flash estimate for October