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.

USD 25 Oct 2022 by Julian Benson

USD: US dollar on stormy waters again

After a rather choppy week, the US dollar had a stormy day against the pound yesterday following political announcements in the UK which caused it to fall, but it has since regained its strength.

25 Oct 2022 by Julian Benson

Uk economy welcomes Sunak’s leadership

Yesterday’s economic adjustments were largely overshadowed by news of Rishi Sunak’s appointment as the UK’s new prime minister. Following a night of ups and downs, the pound had risen against the dollar, but quickly regained its strength.

USD 24 Oct 2022 by Charles Purdy

USD: dollar marginally lower against sterling and euro

Dollar marginally lower against sterling and euro compared to this time last Monday.

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EUR 24 Oct 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: EUR/USD choppy, but stronger overall

The euro begins this week marginally up on where it was against the dollar this time last Monday despite yesterday's choppiness

GBP 24 Oct 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP : pound starts the week marginally up on dollar

Sterling begins this week stronger than last Monday after a choppy week against the dollar.

24 Oct 2022 by Christopher Nye

Boris Johnson withdraws from Conservative leadership race.

Former prime minister Boris Johnson withdrew his candidacy in the PM leadership to replace Liz Truss as PM.

24 Oct 2022 by Julian Benson

Sterling rise suggests markets are ready for Rishi

Sterling has strengthened close to its highest against the dollar for a month and against the euro for six weeks. With plenty still happening in the economic world and a psychodrama in British politics, it looks like a…

USD 21 Oct 2022 by Julian Benson

USD: US dollar index remains steady

Yesterday the US saw figures reflecting existing home sales which fell 1.5% in September, the lowest since May 2020 – but close to expectations. The monthly budget statement will be released this evening.

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