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.

13 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

So, what’s the best way to send home $2.5million?

Sterling starts the week staying strong against the euro but falling by around a third of a cent against the US dollar this morning. Yet more good news for Emma Raducanu as her $2.5million cheque for winning the…

USD 10 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Jobless claims figures hit new pandemic low

The dollar has weakened this morning against both the pound and the euro. Jobless claims figures were at their lowest level since before the pandemic, down to 310,000 which beat market expectations.

EUR 10 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: ECB to slow pace of stimulus programme

The euro has weakened against the pound but has strengthened against the dollar after the European Central Bank confirmed that it would begin to slow down its pandemic bond-buying programme.

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GBP 10 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Several factors benefit sterling

The pound has strengthened against the euro this morning, breaking the 1.17 mark for the first time in two weeks. Sterling is also stronger against the dollar.

10 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

Sterling’s strength coming from multiple avenues

The pound is stronger against both the euro and the dollar this morning following sizeable gains on Thursday. This fresh strength is thought to be down to a combination of comments by Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey…

USD 9 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar stronger due to safe-haven status

The dollar strengthened yesterday and is still strong this morning, benefitting from its status as a ‘safe-haven’ currency.

EUR 9 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: ECB meeting this afternoon

The euro could set the tone for GBP/EUR and EUR/USD after the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting, which is due to take place later today.

GBP 9 Sep 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: MPs vote in favour of tax hike

The pound fell for the third consecutive day yesterday against the dollar due to the government’s announcement that national insurance contributions will be hiked to help fund social care.

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