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(GBP/EUR - 1.1591) GBP/EUR - 1.1591
(GBP/USD - 1.5138) GBP/USD - 1.5229
(EUR/GBP - 0.8624) EUR/GBP - 0.8626
(EUR/USD - 1.3057) EUR/USD - 1.3137
(GBP/AED - 5.5598) GBP/AED - 5.5934
(GBP/AUD - 1.6523) GBP/AUD - 1.6601
(GBP/CAD - 1.5688) GBP/CAD - 1.5786
(GBP/CHF - 1.4365) GBP/CHF - 1.4346
(GBP/HKD - 11.742) GBP/HKD - 11.811
(GBP/INR - 90.864) GBP/INR - 91.027
(GBP/JPY - 150.00) GBP/JPY - 152.24
(GBP/NZD - 1.9266) GBP/NZD - 1.9230
(GBP/SEK - 10.066) GBP/SEK - 9.9832
(GBP/ZAR - 15.204) GBP/ZAR - 15.046
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Sterling had a roller coaster week dropping to a four month low against the euro and struggling against the dollar earlier this week as weaker than expected inflation data appeared to give the Bank of England more licence to keep monetary policy loose. This meant that all eyes were on Wednesdays release of the minutes from the first Monetary Policy Committee meeting with the new Governor Mark Carney in charge. What was revealed caught the market by surprise in that all 9 members voted in favour of maintaining the Bank of England's quantitative easing target instead of increasing it. This caused sterling to jump over a cent against the US dollar and euro as many key figures expected the vote to show several members (including the new Governor Mark Carney) to vote in favour of increasing the quantitative easing program, rather than the unanimous decision against this that was revealed. Sterling was also boosted by the news that unemployment claims had dropped by over 20,000 in June, whilst retail sales figures released yesterday came out as expected. This morning sees the release of UK Public Sector Net Borrowing data and a high deficit can have a negative effect on sterling's performance. Call in now to track developments.
It seems that the euro is not master of its own destiny this week as it continues to play a largely reactionary role whilst events in the UK and USA continue to dominate. The euro actually faired fairly well despite German economic sentiment proving to be worse than forecast. Current account data, showing the difference in value between imports and exports came in slightly worse than expected. Monthly German manufacturing data may impact performance of the single currency today. Additionally, it is worth noting that we have G20 meetings taking place on Saturday and discussions therein, may have implications for the euro and its major trading partners. Call in now for live rates and up to date information.
The US dollar had a poor start to the week as retails sales figures came in much lower than anticipated. Whilst typical estimates put growth at 0.8%, the figures revealed growth to be only at 0.4%, underlining the fact that recovery has been less convincing in the second quarter for the US. Many had hoped for some clarity regarding when the Federal Bank may look to start tapering its quantitate easing program when the Chairman of the Federal Reserve addressed congress this week; however, the Chairman asserted that a tapering of bond-buying must be based on consistent economic data and that a slowing in asset-purchasing would be likely to happen if US inflation made a determined move towards the 2% target (which this week came out showing an inflationary figure of only 0.2%). Some respite came yesterday as employment data released showed a better than expected drop in US unemployment claims in the previous month. However, whilst Bernanke remains committed to an accommodative policy the US dollar may continue to oscillate until we see the cumulative positive data that the Federal Open Market Committee is looking for. After an eventful week, there is less provocative data on offer today, although given sharp movements we have seen in recent days, some further volatility is not implausible. Call in now to keep pace with market movement.
Elsewhere, the Canadian dollar dominated much of the headlines this week as it weakened on Monday alongside falling commodity prices. Whilst manufacturing sales figures came out as expected, the Bank of Canada (with its new Governor at the helm) suggested that the economy remained sluggish and all but ruled out a potential interest hike in the near future causing the Canadian dollar to weaken further still. The Australian dollar performed well following the release of the minutes from the latest Reserve Bank of Australia rate setting meeting which outlined the central banks sentiment that interest rates were at an appropriate level, henceforth, seemingly removing the possibility of another rate cut in the near term. The Polish zloty also performed well following new government plans that will widen the budget deficit in order to boost the economy. Core inflation data released out of Canada will be the main release on the agenda, but, call Smart today for the latest news, and live quotes, for your currency.
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(GBP/EUR - 1.1591) GBP/EUR - 1.1591
(GBP/USD - 1.5138) GBP/USD - 1.5229
(EUR/GBP - 0.8624) EUR/GBP - 0.8626
(EUR/USD - 1.3057) EUR/USD - 1.3137
(GBP/AED - 5.5598) GBP/AED - 5.5934
(GBP/AUD - 1.6523) GBP/AUD - 1.6601
(GBP/CAD - 1.5688) GBP/CAD - 1.5786
(GBP/CHF - 1.4365) GBP/CHF - 1.4346
(GBP/HKD - 11.742) GBP/HKD - 11.811
(GBP/INR - 90.864) GBP/INR - 91.027
(GBP/JPY - 150.00) GBP/JPY - 152.24
(GBP/NZD - 1.9266) GBP/NZD - 1.9230
(GBP/SEK - 10.066) GBP/SEK - 9.9832
(GBP/ZAR - 15.204) GBP/ZAR - 15.046
To request a up-to-the minute quotation, call 0845 638 0571 or (+44 207 898 0500 from outside the UK) or fill out our quote form.
Sterling had a roller coaster week dropping to a four month low against the euro and struggling against the dollar earlier this week as weaker than expected inflation data appeared to give the Bank of England more licence to keep monetary policy loose. This meant that all eyes were on Wednesdays release of the minutes from the first Monetary Policy Committee meeting with the new Governor Mark Carney in charge. What was revealed caught the market by surprise in that all 9 members voted in favour of maintaining the Bank of England's quantitative easing target instead of increasing it. This caused sterling to jump over a cent against the US dollar and euro as many key figures expected the vote to show several members (including the new Governor Mark Carney) to vote in favour of increasing the quantitative easing program, rather than the unanimous decision against this that was revealed. Sterling was also boosted by the news that unemployment claims had dropped by over 20,000 in June, whilst retail sales figures released yesterday came out as expected. This morning sees the release of UK Public Sector Net Borrowing data and a high deficit can have a negative effect on sterling's performance. Call in now to track developments.
It seems that the euro is not master of its own destiny this week as it continues to play a largely reactionary role whilst events in the UK and USA continue to dominate. The euro actually faired fairly well despite German economic sentiment proving to be worse than forecast. Current account data, showing the difference in value between imports and exports came in slightly worse than expected. Monthly German manufacturing data may impact performance of the single currency today. Additionally, it is worth noting that we have G20 meetings taking place on Saturday and discussions therein, may have implications for the euro and its major trading partners. Call in now for live rates and up to date information.
The US dollar had a poor start to the week as retails sales figures came in much lower than anticipated. Whilst typical estimates put growth at 0.8%, the figures revealed growth to be only at 0.4%, underlining the fact that recovery has been less convincing in the second quarter for the US. Many had hoped for some clarity regarding when the Federal Bank may look to start tapering its quantitate easing program when the Chairman of the Federal Reserve addressed congress this week; however, the Chairman asserted that a tapering of bond-buying must be based on consistent economic data and that a slowing in asset-purchasing would be likely to happen if US inflation made a determined move towards the 2% target (which this week came out showing an inflationary figure of only 0.2%). Some respite came yesterday as employment data released showed a better than expected drop in US unemployment claims in the previous month. However, whilst Bernanke remains committed to an accommodative policy the US dollar may continue to oscillate until we see the cumulative positive data that the Federal Open Market Committee is looking for. After an eventful week, there is less provocative data on offer today, although given sharp movements we have seen in recent days, some further volatility is not implausible. Call in now to keep pace with market movement.
Elsewhere, the Canadian dollar dominated much of the headlines this week as it weakened on Monday alongside falling commodity prices. Whilst manufacturing sales figures came out as expected, the Bank of Canada (with its new Governor at the helm) suggested that the economy remained sluggish and all but ruled out a potential interest hike in the near future causing the Canadian dollar to weaken further still. The Australian dollar performed well following the release of the minutes from the latest Reserve Bank of Australia rate setting meeting which outlined the central banks sentiment that interest rates were at an appropriate level, henceforth, seemingly removing the possibility of another rate cut in the near term. The Polish zloty also performed well following new government plans that will widen the budget deficit in order to boost the economy. Core inflation data released out of Canada will be the main release on the agenda, but, call Smart today for the latest news, and live quotes, for your currency.
