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.

12 Jan 2022 by Charles Purdy

Pound strong as Omicron worries decrease

The pound remains in a strong position against both the euro and the dollar this morning. News that Omicron cases are falling, and overall hospital admissions are levelling has raised hopes that Covid-related restrictions and lockdowns won’t be…

USD 11 Jan 2022 by Charles Purdy

USD: Dollar returns to downward trajectory

Following six months of steady strengthening against the euro, the last six weeks have seen the dollar struggling against both euro and sterling.

EUR 11 Jan 2022 by Charles Purdy

EUR: ECB rate-setters prepare to speak

The euro has had a mixed 24-hours, falling against sterling and the US dollar but strengthening elsewhere.

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GBP 11 Jan 2022 by Charles Purdy

GBP: Pound surges above key resistance level

Sterling has strengthened again this morning, going beyond yesterday morning’s gains and rising fractionally above the €1.20 mark.

11 Jan 2022 by Charles Purdy

Central bankers take centre stage as Covid worries fade

The pound has risen sharply in early trading today, finally breaching €1.20 for the first time in nearly two years and the $1.36 for the first time in over two months. The prompt appears to be fresh hopes…

USD 10 Jan 2022 by Christopher Nye

USD: US inflation on Wednesday

December’s inflation rate will be revealed on Wednesday, which is expected to rise about 7% year-on-year. This could provide fresh impetus for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates earlier than expected.

EUR 10 Jan 2022 by Christopher Nye

EUR: ECB officials to speak this week

There are several events coming up this week that could impact the euro’s strength, including unemployment figures later today, industrial production data on Wednesday and several speeches from European Central Bank officials.

GBP 10 Jan 2022 by Christopher Nye

GBP: GDP figures due on Friday

It’s a quiet week for economic data until Friday, when GDP, industrial production and balance of trade figures will be released.

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