The latest currency news and articles

Currency exchange rates are influenced by global economic, political and legal developments. We publish the latest foreign exchange news, market updates and expert insights to help you stay informed and make confident international payments.

Taking the complexity out of currency

Currency exchange rates are among the most complicated parts of the financial world. Where exchange rates will go is impossible to predict, as they are buffeted by the world events and news of the economy, both at a global and local level.

Vast quantities of currency are traded by the financial institutions based on the smallest piece of economic data, or rumour of political events – 90% of the currency markets are speculative. At the end of all this might be you, about to make the biggest and most complicated purchase of your own life, a home abroad. You may be desperately hoping that rates won’t change, taking the property of your dreams out of your budget, even as vital decisions are taken far away that will do just that.

Smart Currency Exchange may not be able to tell fortunes, but we can help you protect your property purchase by budgeting effectively, managing risk and suggesting solutions. But we want you to stay informed too.

Our team of writers and traders will be digesting all the global and local news that might affect you, and creating content that you will (a) enjoy reading and (b) use to good effect.

News and events affect exchange rates

If you’re buying property abroad or making a large transfer, you may be paying close attention to how your pounds are rising and falling in value as euros or dollars. You may also be keeping a close eye on current events and changes to the law that could affect your purchase.

You may want to know why those changes are happening, or you might just want to know what could affect your money in the future. Either way, our daily updates cover the political, property and currency related news you need to know, giving both detailed analysis and readable, usable guidance. All free of charge.

Having been in operation for more than 20 years and having helped over 50,000 customers, we’ve gained a wealth of knowledge that we are very happy to share.

You can read all about it, both on this website and in our Daily Market Updates. But we also write for other key organisations and media outlets. Our expert opinion is frequently sought by national newspapers too.

Our news and articles cover all the major countries and the major currencies. Staying up to date will help you to minimise risks with your currency and protect your budget, so please keep coming back to this site.