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.

3 Jul 2024 by Jonathan Cook

Pound rises as Fed sounds deficit alarm

Sterling rose steadily on Tuesday against its transatlantic rival, as for once it was the US dollar’s turn to occupy the hot seat.

USD 2 Jul 2024 by Jonathan Cook

USD: Unmoved

It was noteworthy how muted the reaction was to US manufacturing PMI data. Despite the miss, the US dollar didn’t let it stand in the way of an afternoon comeback, highlighting the power of safe-haven dynamics.

EUR 2 Jul 2024 by Jonathan Cook

EUR: Slower across the board

German inflation is one of Europe’s key economic touchpoints, so news that it was down across almost all sectors was a boost for its economy. Services inflation stabilised, while reductions in the cost of goods and energy helped…

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GBP 2 Jul 2024 by Jonathan Cook

GBP: GBP/EUR falls

The pound fell to its lowest level in three weeks against the euro yesterday. That was the result of continuing dynamics in markets, as well as a tentatively positive reaction to the first round of the French elections.

2 Jul 2024 by Jonathan Cook

Pound and euro sputter as mood darkens

Sterling and the euro both struggled to gain any traction against the US dollar yesterday. Despite underwhelming data from across the Atlantic, the US dollar capitalised on a stormy market mood to claw back early-morning European gains.

EUR 1 Jul 2024 by Charles Purdy

Euro gains ground after French election result

The euro recovered this morning, gaining around 0.3% against most major currencies following the result of the first round of the French election. It takes GBP/EUR down around 1% from its near-two-year high of mid-June. You may be…

GBP 1 Jul 2024 by Julian Benson

GBP: Pound looks to General Election for a boost

The pound continued its losing streak against the US dollar on Friday, falling to a six-week low. Sterling investors look to Thursday’s UK general election for direction.

USD 1 Jul 2024 by Julian Benson

USD: Consumer sentiment boosts US stocks

American stocks extended their gains on Friday, with the S&P 500 soaring to an all-time high of 5500. The Nasdaq 100 reached a record level of 19,980 and the Dow Jones added over 220 points. This movement was…

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