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So, sterling continued to trade along its same narrow band against the euro yesterday, in the absence of any game-changing data or news.
Will that continue? Probably not. Tomorrow will be the USA’s quarterly GDP figure and on Friday it’s Germany’s. While Germany’s economic growth and inflation levels are almost as parlous as the UK’s, the USA economy is in robust health. Even so, both of these announcements have the potential to affect the strength of the pound, so do call your trader on 020 7898 0541 to lock in your rate with a forward contract if you are exposed to currency risk.
On the positive side of the news, according to the CBI’s survey, UK business optimism is at its highest since last 2021.
Our traders are available on the telephone because we know it’s such an important factor for those making perhaps the largest overseas purchase of their life.
As our Trustpilot reviews so often point out, that can be the deciding factor in a property purchase going ahead successfully. However, we are also there to help when people have moved abroad – for example with the sale of the UK property, inheritance and just getting your bills paid overseas effectively.
For more detail on what the financial world is predicting for sterling, the euro and US dollar, read our new Quarterly Forecast. Download your copy here.
