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 24 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

GBP: A strong pound across the board

The pound strengthened against the euro and the dollar yesterday and is still strong this morning due to Brexit optimism and positive vaccine news.

24 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

Vaccine news and Brexit optimism strengthens pound

The pound is strong against both the euro and the dollar this morning after positive vaccine news and optimism surrounding a Brexit deal gave it a boost. It hit a 10-week high against the dollar yesterday and is…

USD 23 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar weaker on stimulus hopes

The dollar is weaker this morning on hopes of a fiscal stimulus package to support the US economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said on Friday that the Federal Reserve and Treasury had many tools left to support…

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EUR 23 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

EUR: ECB minutes on Thursday

The euro is weak against the pound and stronger against the dollar this morning ahead of a series of data releases. Services, manufacturing and composite PMI figures will be released later today.

GBP 23 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Economic data, spending review and UK-EU negotiations this week

The pound is strong against the euro and the dollar this morning as Brexit talks continue this week. Hopes for a deal remain, despite the missed deadline last week.

23 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

Pound strong ahead of busy week

The pound is strong against both the euro and the dollar this morning ahead of a busy week. The Prime Minister will make his announcement on restrictions after the national lockdown today, followed by the Chancellor’s spending review…

23 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

Strong start for pound could fade

The pound has had a strong start to the week, rising by over 1.5% against the US dollar and 0.5% against the euro. The main reason appears to be a trade deal agreed with Canada, although news that…

USD 20 Nov 2020 by Christopher Nye

USD: Unexpected rise in US jobless claims

The dollar was slightly stronger yesterday, benefitting from its safe-haven status as jobless claims figures showed an unexpectedly large rise in the week ending November 14.

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