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.

EUR 19 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: Euro recovers losses against sterling

The euro has struggled against the US dollar all week, dropping by close to 3%. Against sterling, the single currency has recovered the losses it made midweek to come out even.

GBP 19 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: Sterling weakens along with consumer confidence

Sterling has returned whence it started the week against the euro, having strengthened by around 1% midweek. That still places GBP/EUR well above where it started the summer.

19 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

Pound weakens marginally on EUR and majorly against dollar

Sterling has weakened this morning against the euro and US dollar, despite broadly positive news from the British high street. Against most of its currency competitors, sterling has dropped by around 1% since early on Wednesday. A busy…

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USD 18 Aug 2022 by Christopher Nye

USD: US home sales continue to decline and retail sales came to an unexpected halt.

Yesterday the dollar steadily rose against sterling following the latest UK inflation data. This morning the dollar continues to strengthen against both the euro and sterling.

EUR 18 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: Eurozone inflation expected to hit 8.9%.

This morning the euro is choppy against the pound but remains stronger overall. Against the dollar, the euro is weaker.

GBP 18 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: Will Tory tax cut plans help sterling regain strength?

The pound continues to weaken against the euro following yesterday’s inflation data. Inflation is now more than 5 times higher than the BoE’s target. Against the dollar, sterling has also weakened.

18 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

Sterling loses strength following BoE’s inflation increase.

USD 17 Aug 2022 by Charles Purdy

USD: The dollar gains steady strength.

The dollar gained steady strength against sterling this morning following the UK's latest inflation data. Against the euro, the dollar is also stronger.

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