GBP/EUR - 1.1645
GBP/USD - 1.5364
EUR/GBP - 0.8583
EUR/USD - 1.3189
GBP/AED - 5.6434
GBP/AUD - 1.6581
GBP/CAD - 1.5863
GBP/CHF - 1.4379
GBP/CNY - 9.4293
GBP/HKD - 11.9202
GBP/HUF - 342.79
GBP/INR - 91.647
GBP/JPY - 152.83
GBP/NZD - 1.9198
GBP/RUB - 49.6331
GBP/SEK - 9.9312
GBP/THB - 47.515
GBP/ZAR - 15.072
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Even before the announcement of a new Royal baby and the third in line to the throne, Sterling continued its upward trajectory yesterday as hopes for a sustainable economic recovery in the UK increased ahead of Thursday's second quarter Growth figures. The pound made gains against the majority of its major trading partners and most notably continued to strengthen against the US dollar for the fifth day in a row as it was traded at the highest rate since June. Prime Minister David Cameron announced that improving economic conditions may allow the Coalition Government to implement tax cuts in the near future, lending further weight to sterling optimism. Thursday's Growth data will be integral in determining whether we see sterling continue to appreciate. Further growth would lend support to the pound by giving credence to the notion of a sustainable economic recovery for the UK. Predictions range from around 0.3% to 0.8% growth, with most key figures expecting 0.6%. Speculation ahead of the release will continue to affect sterling performance and solid growth figures are likely to help sterling maintain its strong recent performance, but bear in mind that if the figures undermine the positivity seen in recent days then we are likely to see a sharp decline. Additionally, this morning sees the release of Mortgage Approval data from the British Bankers' Association, which has the potential to have a more immediate impact on performance. Call in now to see whether sterling strength has continued.
The euro's performance was largely dictated by events elsewhere yesterday as it made moderate movements to strengthen against the US dollar – reaching its highest level in a week – and weaken against sterling. The seventeen-nation currency derived some support from news that Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho and his Government will remain in office for their full term as opposed to having to face elections which would have put the Portuguese compliance with their bailout plan in jeopardy. This is certainly positive news for the Eurozone, but perhaps did not have a strong an impact on the markets as events elsewhere. Not much influential data comes out today, but looking ahead to tomorrow, German and French flash manufacturing data will impact on euro performance. Call in now to track euro movement and for a live rate.
The US dollar performed poorly yesterday as a combination of a persistent uncertainty regarding the possible tapering back of the bond-buying programme and worse than expected existing home sales data caused the dollar to slide against the majority of its major peers. As expected, the US dollar's sensitivity to economic data has increased following Ben Bernanke's expressed commitment to an accommodative monetary policy and the reaction yesterday was negative. Most notably the US dollar traded at its lowest rate this month against a resurgent sterling. Whilst there is not a great deal being released today in the way of influential data impacting on the world's largest economy, the temperamental dollar may still see movement in response to speculation regarding future monetary policy. Tomorrow sees the release of existing home sales data, which – as with the home sales data released yesterday – has the potential to cause further dollar volatility. Call in now to keep pace with dollar volatility.
Monday was a quiet day for the release of economic data elsewhere in the world. Sterling held its own or gained against the majority of other currencies as the feel good factor seems to be sticking to sterling for the short term. The main release today are the retail sales figures in Canada which are expected to show a modest improvement of 0.3%. Call in to see how the birth of a Royal Baby and the third in line to the throne is affecting sterling throughout the world!
Exchange rates change every second - call Smart Currency Exchange for a live up-to-the-minute quote on: 0845 638 0571 (or +44 (0)207 898 0500 from outside the UK) or fill out our quote form
GBP/USD - 1.5364
EUR/GBP - 0.8583
EUR/USD - 1.3189
GBP/AED - 5.6434
GBP/AUD - 1.6581
GBP/CAD - 1.5863
GBP/CHF - 1.4379
GBP/CNY - 9.4293
GBP/HKD - 11.9202
GBP/HUF - 342.79
GBP/INR - 91.647
GBP/JPY - 152.83
GBP/NZD - 1.9198
GBP/RUB - 49.6331
GBP/SEK - 9.9312
GBP/THB - 47.515
GBP/ZAR - 15.072
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
Even before the announcement of a new Royal baby and the third in line to the throne, Sterling continued its upward trajectory yesterday as hopes for a sustainable economic recovery in the UK increased ahead of Thursday's second quarter Growth figures. The pound made gains against the majority of its major trading partners and most notably continued to strengthen against the US dollar for the fifth day in a row as it was traded at the highest rate since June. Prime Minister David Cameron announced that improving economic conditions may allow the Coalition Government to implement tax cuts in the near future, lending further weight to sterling optimism. Thursday's Growth data will be integral in determining whether we see sterling continue to appreciate. Further growth would lend support to the pound by giving credence to the notion of a sustainable economic recovery for the UK. Predictions range from around 0.3% to 0.8% growth, with most key figures expecting 0.6%. Speculation ahead of the release will continue to affect sterling performance and solid growth figures are likely to help sterling maintain its strong recent performance, but bear in mind that if the figures undermine the positivity seen in recent days then we are likely to see a sharp decline. Additionally, this morning sees the release of Mortgage Approval data from the British Bankers' Association, which has the potential to have a more immediate impact on performance. Call in now to see whether sterling strength has continued.
The euro's performance was largely dictated by events elsewhere yesterday as it made moderate movements to strengthen against the US dollar – reaching its highest level in a week – and weaken against sterling. The seventeen-nation currency derived some support from news that Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho and his Government will remain in office for their full term as opposed to having to face elections which would have put the Portuguese compliance with their bailout plan in jeopardy. This is certainly positive news for the Eurozone, but perhaps did not have a strong an impact on the markets as events elsewhere. Not much influential data comes out today, but looking ahead to tomorrow, German and French flash manufacturing data will impact on euro performance. Call in now to track euro movement and for a live rate.
The US dollar performed poorly yesterday as a combination of a persistent uncertainty regarding the possible tapering back of the bond-buying programme and worse than expected existing home sales data caused the dollar to slide against the majority of its major peers. As expected, the US dollar's sensitivity to economic data has increased following Ben Bernanke's expressed commitment to an accommodative monetary policy and the reaction yesterday was negative. Most notably the US dollar traded at its lowest rate this month against a resurgent sterling. Whilst there is not a great deal being released today in the way of influential data impacting on the world's largest economy, the temperamental dollar may still see movement in response to speculation regarding future monetary policy. Tomorrow sees the release of existing home sales data, which – as with the home sales data released yesterday – has the potential to cause further dollar volatility. Call in now to keep pace with dollar volatility.
Monday was a quiet day for the release of economic data elsewhere in the world. Sterling held its own or gained against the majority of other currencies as the feel good factor seems to be sticking to sterling for the short term. The main release today are the retail sales figures in Canada which are expected to show a modest improvement of 0.3%. Call in to see how the birth of a Royal Baby and the third in line to the throne is affecting sterling throughout the world!
Exchange rates change every second - call Smart Currency Exchange for a live up-to-the-minute quote on: 0845 638 0571 (or +44 (0)207 898 0500 from outside the UK) or fill out our quote form
