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.

22 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

EU offers short delay to Brexit

The pound strengthened this morning following the EU27’s agreement to a short delay to Brexit. Instead of May’s asked-for extension until June, the deal sees the default, no-deal date set to 12th April – but 22nd May if…

GBP 21 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

May blames MPs

Theresa May came out swinging at Downing Street last night, blaming the Members of Parliament for delaying the UK leaving the UK.

USD 21 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

Fed dovish, Trump hawkish; dollar takes the hit

It was an interesting day for the greenback, with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and President Trump tweeting about extending the trade war against China. The Fed not only held rates steady, but indicated there would be…

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EUR 21 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

EU to decide on Article 50 extension

While the single currency gained a cent against the GBP yesterday it also strengthened against the USD, reaching a six-week high yesterday.

21 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

Pound slips as long extension refused

The pound took a dive yesterday when it was announced that the EU was insisting on the Withdrawal Agreement being passed before a “short” extension could be considered.

USD 20 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

USD: Progress slows for US-China trade talks

Factory orders for US goods rose by only 0.1% in January, which was less than expected. This offers more evidence that US manufacturing activity, as well as the US economy in general, is slowing. Weakening economic data this…

EUR 20 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

EUR: Euro looks ahead to German PPI figures

The euro crept up to a two week high against the dollar yesterday. This was due to improved Economic Sentiment data, as well as anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, which ensured that the dollar…

GBP 20 Mar 2019 by Christopher Nye

GBP: Weak pound as May set to seek short extension

The pound continues its weak performance today, as a short Brexit extension appears to be the next likely step. It’s also still unclear as to when the third meaningful vote will take place, if at all.

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