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 30 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Pound strong but markets eye next week’s BoE update

As July comes to an end, the pound has recovered against most major currencies. Sterling has been supported in recent days by falling Covid-19 cases and received another boost yesterday after dovish comments from the Federal Reserve Chair,…

30 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound ends July in strong position

As we reach the end of July, the pound has recovered against most major currencies. Sterling has seen a bout of strength over the last few days thanks to falling Covid-19 cases but has weakened a little this…

USD 30 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar rebounds slightly this morning

Disappointing data and comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell were weighing on the dollar yesterday afternoon, but the greenback appears to have rebounded a little this morning. The dollar is benefitting this morning from its safe-haven…

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USD 29 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar weakens on ‘dovish’ comments from Fed

The dollar has weakened following ‘dovish’ or cautious comments from Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, following the two-day monetary policy meeting.

EUR 29 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Consumer confidence and sentiment figures expected today

The euro has strengthened against the dollar overnight but is weaker against the pound this morning.

GBP 29 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Pound still strong against euro and dollar

The pound is still strong against the euro and the dollar this morning due to falling COVID-19 cases in the UK. Sterling was nearing February 2020 levels against the euro yesterday.

29 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound strong due to falling COVID-19 cases

The pound is still strong against the euro and the dollar this morning, benefitting from signs that COVID-19 cases are falling in the UK. Despite this, the Prime Minister has warned against making any premature conclusions about the…

USD 28 Jul 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Fed press conference later today

The dollar weakened slightly yesterday due to falling treasury yields and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s press conference following its monetary policy meeting.

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