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 29 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: Pound slips against major rivals

After yesterday's falls, the pound remains down but steady against most major currencies, except for the Japanese yen, following Mr Bailey's comments.

29 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

Pound stabilises after poor start to week

Sterling weakened fairly spectacularly over the course of yesterday against the euro – by well over 1% – and by around 0.8% against the US and Australian dollars. The drop followed comments by Bank of England (BoE) governor…

USD 28 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

USD: Dollar stronger due to risk-averse market mood

The dollar is stronger against the pound and euro this morning, supported by a risk-averse market triggered by several 'off-script' comments by President Biden. Markets now await key US job report on Friday.

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GBP 28 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: Pound starts the weak strong against euro

The pound is looking strong-ish against the euro this morning while struggling against various dollars, notably AUD, NZD and CAD. This morning Andrew Bailey of the Bank of England will be speaking.

EUR 28 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: Euro down against most major currencies

Last week was not good for the single currency and it remains well down against every major competitor except the Japanese yen. Tensions between the West and Russia, and a lack of progress with Moscow-Kiev negotiations, have sent…

28 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

Pound steady ahead of BoE Bailey speech

The pound has started the week steady against the euro and close to 1% stronger than last Monday. Against the US dollar there was a fair amount of movement over the week but following the Budget on Wednesday…

28 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

Pound strong, as pressure bears on bankers

The pound is looking positive against the euro this morning, if a little shaky against USD. Against the euro, for three months now between January and today sterling has struggled to surpass the resistance level around €1.20-1.21. You…

EUR 25 Mar 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: EU and US sign major gas deal to reduce reliance on Russia

The euro is slightly stronger against the pound and the dollar. The EU and the US have just announced a major gas deal in an attempt to reduce Europe’s reliance on Russian energy.

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