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 15 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Pound remains strong as 24/7 vaccination centres are promised

The pound continues to strengthen against the euro and is stable against the dollar as the number of people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine reaches 2.2 million, and 24/7 vaccination centres are promised.

15 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound strong as round-the-clock vaccination centres promised

Sterling remains strong this morning as the number of people who have received vaccinations continues to rise and 24/7 vaccination centres are promised.

USD 14 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Powell to speak later today

The dollar is marginally lower this morning, after its strength at the beginning of this week due to rising Treasury yields and the promise of more economic stimulus.

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EUR 14 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Lagarde says ECB will be “attentive” to exchange rate

President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, said in a speech yesterday that the ECB will be “extremely attentive” to the impact that exchange rate has on prices.

GBP 14 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Sterling still benefits from Bailey’s speech

Sterling is stronger against the euro and the dollar again this morning due to news of infection rates coming down and the vaccine rollout underway.

14 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

Pound strong due to Bailey speech and vaccine hopes

The pound is still strong this morning as it continues to benefit from the Bank of England governor’s assurance that interest rates won’t be cut at the next monetary policy meeting. The vaccine rollout, which is now accelerating,…

USD 13 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar weaker as Treasury yields retreat

The dollar has weakened this morning as the previous support from US Treasury yields has drifted. It has also fallen due to comments from Federal Reserve officials suggesting that they will continue to support the economy with monetary…

EUR 13 Jan 2021 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Euro unfazed by increased restrictions in Germany

The euro is weaker against the pound and stronger against the dollar this morning, unfazed by the German Chancellor’s announcement that the lockdown there could be extended.

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