What buyers want (and need!)

The Smart Currency Exchange team had an inspiring and educational weekend in Chester for the latest Your Overseas Home show. (There are two more shows this year so do apply for tickets here). Inspiring to hear what our clients wish to get out of life abroad....


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EUR: Euro weak due to poor economic data

The euro is in a weak position this morning as it reacts to poor economic data. Revised volume of retail data for April decreased marginally by 0.4% in the euro area and 0.3% in the EU28, compared to March 2019. A flurry of weaker economic data from Germany this...


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GBP: Pound stronger on Brexit Party loss

The pound is up against both the euro and the dollar this morning, benefitting from a Labour win at the Peterborough by-election. The Labour Party won 31% of the votes, with the Brexit Party taking 29%. Labour candidate Lisa Forbes said that the win showed that people...


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Pound stronger as Labour takes Peterborough

Results of the Peterborough by-election have been released this morning, defying predictions of a Brexit Party win. This has fared well for the pound as it continues to favour leaving the EU with a deal. Despite making some gains yesterday ahead of the ECB rate...


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