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.

GBP 16 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: A busy week for economic data releases

Unemployment figures will be released for the UK tomorrow, followed by inflation data on Wednesday.

16 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

UK inflation data due this week

After strengthening towards the end of last week, the pound is still strong against the euro this morning ahead of a busy week for economic data releases. The most notable release of the week is UK inflation data,…

16 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

Pound-euro staying positive, for now

Sterling starts the week roughly 1% up on the euro compared to both last Monday and this time last year, but nearly 3% down on this time last month. So, a bit disappointing if you missed out on…

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EUR 13 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: Euro falls against most major currencies

The euro plummeted against the pound, dollar and most major currencies yesterday after Russia announced it was sanctioning 31 energy companies, including key suppliers of European gas. It has recovered a little strength this morning.

GBP 13 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: Pound higher against euro

The pound received a boost against the euro yesterday, strengthening around 1% following news that Russia will be sanctioning European energy companies, including a key Polish pipeline. Against the dollar, sterling remains weaker.

EUR 13 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

Euro plummets as Russia announces new sanctions

The pound saw a significant boost against the euro over the course of yesterday after Russia announced it was sanctioning several European energy companies. Among the 31 companies sanctioned was a key Polish pipeline that supplies much of…

USD 13 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

USD: Dollar flying high against euro

The dollar has strengthened by over 1% against the euro after the single currency was hit hard by Russia’s latest sanctions. Later today, Michigan Consumer Sentiment figures for May will be released and are expected to fall.

EUR 12 May 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: Lagarde sends clear signals of imminent interest rate hike

The euro has strengthened against the pound but is trading around its lowest level against the dollar since early 2017. Speaking yesterday, ECB President Christine Lagarde sent clear signals that she supported an interest rate hike in July.

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