Restful has been the operative word in the land of currency these past few days. Limited movements have allowed the pound to cling on to its recent strength, beginning another shortened week near a three-week high over the euro.
As we take stock at the end of a crazy, unpredictable year, even the most optimistic observer will have to admit 2025 was rough for the pound to euro rate. Sterling looks likely to sign off around 6 cents weaker than where it ended last year, and the rate has bounced around by almost 10 cents in that 12-month window. In real terms, you could have been on the hook for thousands of pounds extra had you stumped up the market rate at the wrong time.
That just goes to show how much money you can lose playing the guessing game. But there’s no need to leave it up to chance. Just give us a call on 020 8003 4915 and your account manager will help you lock in today’s rate, giving you certainty and peace of mind over your finances.
The shopping bonanza of Christmas kept retail businesses busy over the weekend. Footfall in UK stores was marginally higher this Christmas Eve compared to last year. Retailers were also cheered by forecasts of a strong boxing day, helped by the usual litany of sales as consumers hit shopping centres and scrolled on their phones.
For the pound, the only other real event of note this week comes once the clocks have ticked into 2026. Nationwide’s monthly house price data on Friday will be closely watched after a string of volatile reports. Experts predict prices increased only marginally in December.
