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 16 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Focus turns to Prime Minister’s verdict

The pound is still volatile this morning as it reacts to news from the EU summit. It weakened early this morning on news that EU leaders said that negotiations should continue, but added that the UK should make…

16 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

EU calls on UK to make concessions

The pound is still volatile as the EU summit continues today. So far, EU leaders have called on the UK to make the necessary moves and concessions to reach a trade deal. Following this, the Prime Minister is…

USD 15 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

USD: Pre-election stimulus bill looks unlikely

Stimulus news is keeping the dollar strong, as it looks unlikely that Congress will be able to produce a stimulus package for the US economy before the Presidential election.

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EUR 15 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Tighter restrictions introduced across Europe

Governments are bringing in tighter restrictions across Europe as infection rates continue to increase. Amongst others, France, Italy and the Cech Republic are expected to introduce stricter lockdown measures.

GBP 15 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Prime Minister prepared to wait on outcome of summit

The pound is volatile this morning as the EU summit gets underway today. EU leaders will address the progress of Brexit talks so far and are expected to say that negotiations need to continue for a deal to…

15 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

Pound volatile as EU summit gets underway

The EU summit is due to begin today, where EU leaders will discuss the state of Brexit negotiations. Leaked reports suggest that they are expected to say that negotiations need to continue before a trade deal can be…

USD 14 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar strong due to paused vaccine trials

The dollar is stronger this morning, benefitting from its status as a safe-haven currency. This comes as Eli Lilly put its coronavirus antibody test on hold due to safety concerns.

EUR 14 Oct 2020 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Poor economic sentiment in Germany and Euro Area

Economic sentiment for Germany dropped by 21.3 points from the previous month to 56.1 in October, well below market expectations of 73.

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