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.

24 Nov 2023 by Christopher Nye

PMI results boost sterling’s weekly gains

Sterling enjoyed a positive day on Thursday, boosted by Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data that was broadly more positive in the UK than in the eurozone.

23 Nov 2023 by Jonathan Cook

US Dollar sheds gains as UK digests Hunt’s statement

The US dollar was the biggest mover in a session dominated by the UK chancellor’s set piece. The greenback strengthened against both the euro and pound before falling back near where it began the day in overnight trading.…

EUR 23 Nov 2023 by Jonathan Cook

EUR: Positive PMI print

The euro had a strong day, notching solid gains against the pound and the US dollar.

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USD 23 Nov 2023 by Jonathan Cook

USD: Labour market defies gravity

The US dollar is down around a quarter of a percent against the euro and slightly less against the pound after a volatile day of trading.

GBP 23 Nov 2023 by Jonathan Cook

GBP: GDP revisions too big to ignore

The pound lost some value around the autumn statement, but began the morning down just 0.1% against the euro and up by a similar margin against the US dollar.

22 Nov 2023 by Christopher Nye

Will the pound come tumbling down or soar following the Autumn Statement – who knows?

Since this time yesterday, the pound has gained 0.5% against the euro following surprise comments from Jeremy Hunt, the UK chancellor.

22 Nov 2023 by Jonathan Cook

All eyes on Hunt at crucial fiscal juncture

Sterling gained almost 0.5% against the euro while trading flat versus the US dollar in yesterday’s session.

GBP 22 Nov 2023 by Jonathan Cook

GBP: Small headroom for Hunt

The pound improved by around 0.35% against the euro yesterday, while earlier gains on the US dollar were chased back following the release of the Fed’s FOMC minutes.

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