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.

USD 13 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: US looks to inflation data today

The US dollar continued its month-long positive run against the euro yesterday, while remaining broadly stable against the pound.

EUR 13 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: ECB warns of opposition to new 2% inflation strategy

The euro looked shaky against the US dollar yesterday as it struggled to hold onto last week’s gains. Despite a surge in support briefly yesterday, it fell away against the pound and remains a good 5% down on…

GBP 13 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Business looks forward to post-restriction economy

Sterling stayed strong yesterday, maintaining the highs it achieved just before the weekend as the markets got on board with the government strategy of releasing the economy despite the surge in Covid cases.

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13 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

Inflation data focuses attention as lockdown ease continues

Despite a brief dip yesterday morning, sterling maintained its position at a four-month high against the euro and a two-week high against the US dollar. The pound was supported by news that the 19 July lifting of restrictions…

12 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound starts the week ahead

Sterling begins the week at its highest point for two weeks against the US dollar and once again trying to break above the narrow range it’s been trading at for the past two months against the euro. Healthwise,…

USD 12 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Powell to testify in front of Congress

Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, will testify in front of Congress on Wednesday and Thursday. The markets will be looking out for any comments about the Fed’s plan for monetary policy.

EUR 12 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Inflation figures for the Eurozone due

This week, inflation rate data for Germany will be released, followed by inflation rate figures for the Eurozone on Friday.

GBP 12 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Inflation and employment figures this week

Inflation rate data will be released for the UK this week. The markets will be watching closely to see if the figure will impact the Bank of England’s view that higher inflation is ‘transitory’.

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