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.

15 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

Sterling set for more shocks

The Internal Markets Bill passed its first hurdle with a clear majority in the British parliament, making a no-trade-deal Brexit more likely.

GBP 14 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

GBP fall arrested but little evidence of upside

The pound fell nearly 4% last week against the euro and we probably shouldn’t draw much comfort from this morning’s slight rise, caused by a small improvement in the stock exchange. It really could go either way in…

USD 14 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

USD: Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting on Wednesday

The dollar was in a weak position against the euro towards the end of last week but was stronger against the pound.

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EUR 14 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Inflation rate data due this week

The euro was strong against both the pound and the dollar at the end of last week, after the President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde downplayed concerns over the rising value of the currency.

GBP 14 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Will BoE meeting impact the pound?

The pound started the week on the rise, following near 4% falls last week as the eighth round of Brexit negotiations came to a close with a deal apparently further away than ever.

14 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

BoE and Fed meetings this week

After last week, when politics moved the markets dramatically, this week we should see a return of economic and health factors to the fore. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee will be pronouncing on interest rates on…

USD 11 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

USD: Inflation rate data due today

Inflation rate figures will be released for the US today, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision next week.

EUR 11 Sep 2020 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Euro strong after ECB meeting

The euro was strong against the euro and dollar yesterday after the ECB’s monetary policy meeting. As predicted, the Bank voted to keep interest rates on hold.

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