by Christopher Nye | Sep 2, 2026 | Currency Exchange Explained, Currency Market Updates
A change of prime minister and an approaching Budget will have reminded many British readers of September four years ago, when the so-called mini-Budget alarmed the bond markets and sent sterling into a tail spin. Before long GBP/USD was its weakest in decades, albeit...
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by Christopher Nye | Sep 2, 2026 | Currency Market Updates
September begins with currency markets in a more nervous mood. Sterling is still in a stronger place against the euro than it was for much of the past year, which remains useful if you are buying property in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy or elsewhere in the eurozone....
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 21, 2026 | Currency Exchange Explained, Currency Market Updates
Next week, some of the world’s most influential central bankers will gather in a remote corner of Wyoming for an event that can move currencies, bonds and interest-rate expectations around the world. It is called the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium and, if you...
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by Christopher Nye | Mar 12, 2026 | Currency Market Updates
The attacks on Iran from the USA and Israel, and the retaliation from Iran against neighbouring countries, is already having global repercussions. For anyone with significant transactions to make overseas, into any currency, there will be an impact on exchange rates. ...
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by Christopher Nye | Nov 17, 2025 | Currency Market Updates
Discover how the UK autumn Budget 2025 could affect buying property or retiring overseas – from tax changes to exchange rates and pension reforms. When the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivers the autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, her decisions will shape not only the...
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by Christopher Nye | May 29, 2025 | Currency Market Updates
For anyone trying to plan their finances – whether you’re sending money abroad, buying a holiday home or simply budgeting for the future – stability is everything. You want to know what to expect, so you can make smart choices. But right now, stability is in...
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