Currency Note Archive

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Currency rates fluctuate by the second and can change by up to 10% in the space of a year. On a typical overseas money transfer, that's the difference between completing on budget and needing pay thousands more. Our daily notes keep you informed on every move in GBP, EUR and USD, so you can make confident decisions about when to lock in your rate.

GBP 10 Jan 2025 by Julian Benson

GBP: Markets view big data week ahead

After significant losses against USD and EUR following UK government debt costs reaching a new high, GBP stabilised on Thursday. Next week we will see the first high-level data of the year from the UK, with inflation on…

10 Jan 2025 by Charles Purdy

Sterling stabilises following Wednesday’s tumble

Following a disastrous Wednesday for the pound, which saw the currency hit a 14-month low against the dollar, GBP began to rally as market turmoil eased. The dollar continues to lead on both sterling and the euro. The…

USD 9 Jan 2025 by Jonathan Cook

USD: Dollar awaits more key data

Aside from against the pound, the US dollar moved little against its rivals yesterday ahead of a busy few days. After FOMC minutes, the US dollar will now look ahead to non-farm payrolls and unemployment for fresh direction.

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EUR 9 Jan 2025 by Jonathan Cook

EUR: GBP/EUR at lowest since November

A quieter day for the euro allowed to gain sizeable ground on the pound. GBP/EUR finished Wednesday at its lowest level in almost two months – a remarkable turnaround given the euro’s recent struggles.

GBP 9 Jan 2025 by Jonathan Cook

GBP: Borrowing costs sink pound

Panic spread through gilt markets yesterday. Sterling was the main loser, yet the latest bout of instability evokes uneasy memories of years gone by. Given how quickly sentiment can turn, many in the UK will be hoping it…

9 Jan 2025 by Jonathan Cook

Sterling stumbles as fears grow over borrowing costs

A sell-off in UK gilts (government debt) caused the pound to fall sharply against its main rivals yesterday. The yield on a gilt with a ten-year maturity rose to its highest level since 2008, raising concerns that government…

8 Jan 2025 by Charles Purdy

Dollar continues gains against struggling pound and euro

Unexpectedly strong US jobs data saw the dollar gain again on the pound and the euro. Meanwhile, poor UK industrial data saw GPB slip against EUR before recovering in the afternoon.

USD 8 Jan 2025 by Julian Benson

USD: Dollar bolstered by strong jobs data

Higher than forecast job openings in the US have bolstered USD, seeing it rise against GBP and EUR. Though, Fed minutes published later today could introduce volatility to the market.

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