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.

26 Jan 2024 by Charles Purdy

Sterling close to 18-month high

Sterling came within a whisker of its best level since the summer of 2022 yesterday against the euro, while remaining close to its strongest against the US dollar since last summer. The impetus for GBP/EUR’s strength came from…

EUR 25 Jan 2024 by Jonathan Cook

EUR: Holding the line

The euro gained by more than half a cent against the US dollar while pushing back against a resurgent pound.

GBP 25 Jan 2024 by Jonathan Cook

GBP: PMI promise

Sterling enjoyed a strong day, climbing by 0.7% against the dollar and around 0.15% against the euro.

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USD 25 Jan 2024 by Jonathan Cook

USD: Here comes the onslaught

The US dollar lost around two thirds of a per cent to both the pound and the euro over the course of Wednesday’s action.

25 Jan 2024 by Jonathan Cook

PMI gives pound a springboard

Sterling was boosted by data on Wednesday to record a 0.75% rise against the US dollar. It was a more topsy-turvy ride in GBP/EUR markets, but the pound still ended the day slightly up against its continental rival.…

24 Jan 2024 by Charles Purdy

Pound at 4-month high. Ready to take action?

Sterling hit its highest point for well over four months yesterday against the euro. Indeed it has not been this high consistently since the summer of 2022. It may not stay this high for long this time either,…

EUR 24 Jan 2024 by Jonathan Cook

EUR: Pressure on

The euro gradually pared back some of the pounds gains yesterday, but EUR/USD still fell by 0.5%.

GBP 24 Jan 2024 by Jonathan Cook

GBP: Tax headroom

Sterling climbed high against the euro yesterday but backtracked against a resurgent US dollar.

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