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Feb 12

Currency Market Update - 12th February 2025

Trump tariffs & rate cuts cause FX chaos

The Trump trade tariffs are sweeping through the (economic) world.

It’s caused some large currency moves already...

And we expect more to come.

So what’s been happening?

This week, President Trump attacked both the UK and EU over their trade imbalance with the USA.

It could be bluff and bluster, but I doubt it.

Both the Pound and Euro will be at risk if the situation escalates from here.

Meanwhile, investors are still fretting over the latest Bank of England meeting.

Not only was the decision to cut unanimous, 2 members were calling for a double cut. That was the surprising bit.

Markets now believe the UK could see another 2-3 cuts before the year is out.

Trump Tariffs

So what next, what should you do?

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Current rates: 

Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 12:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.2005 EUR

£1.00 GBP = 1.2455 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9840 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.2080 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7810 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 1.1345 CHF

  • Want to Learn More?

  • We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.
  • Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

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  • Need to Send Money Abroad?

    • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
    • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
    • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

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How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

  • Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
  • Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
  • All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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Feb 4

Currency Market Update - 4th February 2025

Pound Poised for Super Thursday

Thought I would give you a quick heads up as ‘Super Thursday’ approaches…

We have the Bank of England interest rate decision as well as quarterly economic forecasts, then followed by Governor Andrew Bailey’s press conference.

Economists are forecasting the Bank of England will cut rates – the 3rd time since their peak in 2023.

It will be interesting to see if the Pound can hold up.

Usually, a rate cut would be bad news for the Pound.

GBP/EUR has been strong in recent weeks and is sitting near highs for the year, so there’s an excuse to sell off.

As for the US Dollar, it’s been like a yo-yo.

We’ve had lots of recent announcements about Trump trade tariffs – with investors unsure whether it’s good or bad for the Dollar.

On Thursday and Friday respectively, we have US jobless claims and non-farm payrolls.

It will give investors something else to focus on.

As you may have seen, exchange rates have been lively so far in 2025.

Super Thursday

So what next, what should you do?

If you have upcoming requirements, please do get in touch so we can keep an eye on things for you.

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To learn more or find out our latest rates, click below.

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Current rates: 

Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 10:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.2025 EUR

£1.00 GBP = 1.2430 USD

£1.00 GBP = 2.0015 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.2160 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7925 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 1.1300 CHF

  • Want to Learn More?

  • We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.
  • Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

    Brexit Guide Download

  • Need to Send Money Abroad?

    • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
    • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
    • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Cle France Currency Guide link

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

  • Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
  • Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
  • All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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Jan 28

Currency Market Update - 28th January 2025

Pound has great week before rate decisions

The Pound has jumped against all of its main rivals – EUR, USD, AUD, CAD and NZD.

The move may have surprised investors as the latest news from the UK has been pretty poor.

Government borrowing, wage growth and unemployment all going the wrong way.

We suspect the Pound’s move is more of a ‘dead cat bounce’.

This is a trading pattern when a prolonged fall is followed by a sharp rebound.

The market will be shifting its attention to rate decisions over the next few weeks.

On Wednesday and Thursday this week we have the US Fed and European Central Bank rate decisions.

Then Thursday next week (6th Feb), it’s the Bank of England’s turn.

There’s political pressure on all of them to cut, cut, cut.

I doubt it will be that straightforward.

Plenty of movement in exchange rates so far in 2025.

Please get in touch so we can make the most of the opportunities ahead.

So what next, what should you do?

Make sure you get in touch with the Key Currency team, so we can keep an eye on rates for you.

You can call us on 01872 487 500.

To learn more or find out our latest rates, click below.

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  2. Quick and easy transfers
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Current rates: 

Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 10:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1930 EUR

£1.00 GBP = 1.2450 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9900 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.1985 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7925 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 1.1275 CHF

  • Want to Learn More?

  • We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.
  • Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

    Brexit Guide Download

  • Need to Send Money Abroad?

    • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
    • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
    • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Cle France Currency Guide link

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

  • Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
  • Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
  • All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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Jan 21

Currency Market Update - 21st January 2025

Some good news for Euro sellers

As the Euro hits 5-month high against Pound it is good news for sellers in France; and buyers, if sellers want to sell quick a buyer could be in luck.

The Euro is now sitting at 5-month highs against the Pound.

It’s more a case of weakness in the Pound rather than Euro strength.

The Pound has had a few setbacks lately...

Weak retail sales, tiny economic growth and falling inflation numbers mean the Bank of England may cut interest rates next month – which would be bad news for the Pound.

On a more cheery note, the Pound has had a massive jump against the US Dollar in the last 24 hours.

Donald Trump has delayed big trade tariffs, which has sent the US Dollar crashing.

It’s some much needed good news for GBP/USD – which hit 14-months lows before news of the tariff delay.

The Pound is down 2% against the Euro in the last two weeks and almost down 10% against the US Dollar in the past four months.

Volatility in exchange rates is likely to remain high as President Trump gets going.

So what next, what should you do?

Make sure you get in touch with the Key Currency team, so we can keep an eye on rates for you.

You can call us on 01872 487 500.

To learn more or find out our latest rates, click below.

Get a Quick Quote

  1. Great exchange rates
  2. Quick and easy transfers
  3. No transfer fees
  4. Expert help and guidance
  5. Authorised by the FCA

Current rates: 

Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 10:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1835 EUR

£1.00 GBP = 1.2245 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9665 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.1760 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7670 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 1.1155 CHF

  • Want to Learn More?

  • We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.
  • Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

    Brexit Guide Download

  • Need to Send Money Abroad?

    • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
    • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
    • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Cle France Currency Guide link

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

  • Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
  • Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
  • All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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Jan 14

Currency Market Update - 14th January 2025

Pound takes a sudden downturn

The Pound has started 2025 on weak footing…

So far, it’s down against pretty much every major currency including EUR, USD, JPY, CAD, AUD and NZD.

In fact, the GBP-USD exchange rate hit a new 14-month low only yesterday.

We have previously spoken about the Pound’s vulnerability heading into this year given what a strong year it had in 2024.

Fortunately for the Pound, the Euro continues to be weak.

The EUR-USD rate just touched a 2-year low.

This week, the main focus will be on UK and US data.

Both countries are due to release their latest inflation and retail sales figures later in the week – this will be market sensitive data.

We start the year with plenty of movement in exchange rates.

Swings of 3% or more in some currencies seem to be fairly common at present, so it’s worth keeping a close eye on rates.

So what next, what should you do?

Make sure you get in touch with the Key Currency team, so we can keep an eye on rates for you.

You can call us on 01872 487 500.

Or to find out our latest rates, click below

Get ahead of the game and read our Guide to Foreign Currency Exchange.

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To learn more or find out our latest rates, click below.

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  1. Great exchange rates
  2. Quick and easy transfers
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  4. Expert help and guidance
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Current rates: 

Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 10:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1875 EUR

£1.00 GBP = 1.2190 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9685 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.1710 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7521 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 1.1160 CHF

  • Want to Learn More?

  • We have created a selection of Free PDF Guides for you to download covering many aspects of buying property abroad, visit our PDF Guides Page today or download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document.
  • Want to Live in France Post-Brexit? download our "PDF Guide to Living in France Post-Brexit" document.

    Brexit Guide Download

  • Need to Send Money Abroad?

    • At Clé France / Key Currency, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.
    • We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
    • As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Cle France Currency Guide link

How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers

  • Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than your bank.
  • Clients can typically save you 3-4% of the total transaction value, which can result in significant cost savings.
  • All client funds are held in segregated accounts with top-tier banks keeping your money safe and secure.

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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