by Erin Harding | Sep 16, 2021 | Currency 101, Currency Updates
Earlier this month, the UK recorded the highest inflation rate since 2012 for August of this year. The figure came in at 3.2% annually and rose by 0.7% from July, the largest jump on record. But what does this have to do with the pound and more importantly, your...
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by Erin Harding | May 5, 2021 | Currency 101, Currency Updates
Normally in April, you can expect changeable, squally weather but relatively stable sterling. However, the pound was far from steady in April 2021. So, when the pound moves unpredictably, how can you prepare for buying a property overseas? Get a quote from us today by...
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by Erin Harding | Mar 8, 2021 | Currency Updates
With the UK’s vaccine programme in full swing and spring underway, things are looking up. However, it’s still not possible to travel overseas for a property viewing trip. As a result, the popularity of virtual viewings has skyrocketed. Here’s our guide on how you...
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by Charles Purdy | Sep 2, 2020 | Currency 101, Currency Updates
The pound was well supported against both the euro and the dollar at the beginning of September, reaching 3-month highs against the euro and 9-month highs against the dollar. But what’s coming up as we look ahead to Autumn? Here are some key events, which have...
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by Chris Nye | Jun 17, 2020 | Brexit, Coronavirus, Currency Updates
At Smart Currency Exchange, we’re often asked the same question, will the pound go up or down? The short answer is that even as traders who eat, drink and sleep currency and the fate of the pound, we have very little idea. No-one does. The movements of GBP/EUR...
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by Chris Nye | Apr 22, 2020 | Currency Updates
When the global economy is in freefall, you may wonder why the pound has – after initial jitters – recovered to its average for the past three years. And where will it go by summer and the lockdown end? If you read the business press these days you’ll see fresh...
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