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.

11 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

British GDP figures worse than expected

Pound sterling dropped yesterday following worse-than-expected GDP data for the UK, showing in particular a slump in car manufacturing.

USD 10 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

USD: Dollar strong as Mexican tariffs delayed

The dollar has rebounded after a poor performance on Friday, reaching a strong position against the euro and the pound this morning. This comes as the US have stepped back from launching a trade war with Mexico.

EUR 10 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Most pressure to come from external factors

Euro is slightly weaker against the pound this morning, as concerns over who will be the future UK Prime Minister continue. Boris Johnson has raised the prospect of the UK not paying the so-called ‘divorce bill’ if there…

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GBP 10 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Pound weak ahead of GDP figures

After a brief uplift at the end of last week, the pound is in a weak position this morning as the Conservative leadership race gets officially underway. Any last-minute hopefuls have until 5pm this evening to enter the…

10 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

UK GDP expected to show contraction

The pound is under pressure amid expectations of poor GDP releases, although it has started to show a small uptick, possibly as the forecasts are priced in.

10 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

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The Smart Currency Exchange team had an inspiring and educational weekend in Chester for the latest Your Overseas Home show. (There are two more shows this year so do apply for tickets here). Inspiring to hear what our…

USD 7 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

USD: Mixed morning for the greenback ahead of Non-Farm Payrolls

The dollar looks strong against the euro and weak against the pound this morning, ahead of Non-Farm Payrolls later today.

EUR 7 Jun 2019 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Euro weak due to poor economic data

The euro is in a weak position this morning as it reacts to poor economic data.

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