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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Today's move
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
GBP / EUR
▲ 0.08%
1.1992
A transfer of €300,000 would cost
£211 less
today than yesterday.
GBP / USD
▲ 0.50%
1.3477
A transfer of $350,000 would cost
£1,311 less
today than yesterday.
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