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 28 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Non-Farm Payrolls this week

A relatively busy week of data releases lies ahead in the US, culminating in Non-Farm Payrolls on Friday.

EUR 28 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: A busy week of data ahead

There will be several speeches from European Central Bank officials this week, including two speeches from ECB President Christine Lagarde on Tuesday and Thursday.

GBP 28 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Pound showing signs of recovery

The pound is still weaker against the euro and the dollar after the Bank of England’s monetary policy meeting last week but appears to be showing signs of recovery this morning.

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28 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound recovering ahead of busy week for data

After weakening on Thursday and Friday due to the Bank of England’s policy announcement, the pound is showing signs of recovery against the euro and the dollar this morning. This comes ahead of a busy week for economic…

28 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

Sterling gaining strength in busy week

Sterling starts the week with a spring in its step, strengthening by close to half a cent against the euro and a little more than that against the US dollar. It should probably be seen more as a…

USD 25 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: US data disappoints

The dollar is stronger against the pound but weaker against the euro this morning following mediocre US data. GDP growth in Q1 was as predicted, at 6.4%, while initial jobless claims and durable goods orders failed to meet…

EUR 25 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Euro benefits from weak pound

The euro has strengthened against both the pound and the dollar this morning, supported by the BoE’s dovish announcement. German consumer confidence soared in June, well above market expectations and the highest reading since last August.

25 Jun 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound weaker after BoE meeting

The pound is weaker this morning following disappointing comments from the Bank of England. The Bank lifted its inflation forecast but voted to keep its stimulus programme and interest rates as they are. The UK government updated its…

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