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Today's Currency Market Focus

GBP: Surely they can’t back out now
EUR: Recovery back on track?
USD: Here we go again

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GBP: Surely they can’t back out now

Pound Sterling has been trading in a narrow range ahead of this week’s rate decision.

The odds of a quarter percent rate rise tomorrow stand at around 90% though not everyone is convinced the Bank of England (BoE) will go ahead with the hike.

In fact, Governor Mark Carney has been mocked as an “unreliable boyfriend” having promised rate hikes in the past only to back out at the last minute.

If the BoE do hike, it will be only the second time since the financial crisis. Given the fragile state of the UK economy heading into Brexit, it’s likely to be a ‘one and done’ scenario. If Carney throws some cautious language into the mix, it could actually end up a negative event for Sterling.

EUR: Recovery back on track?

After some wobbles over the last few months, the EU recovery seems to be regaining momentum.

Yesterday both German Retail Sales and Euro-zone Inflation (CPI) came in higher than expected. Inflation in the Euro-zone is now at its highest level since 2012.

While interest rates are unlikely to change in the EU soon, it will start to put pressure on the European Central Bank to sit up and take notice.

USD: Here we go again

Tension is building again between the world’s two biggest economies; US and China.

President Trump is said to be considering proposing higher tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports. So far the ‘negotiations’ have stayed civil and not led to a trade war.

Attention will turn to the Federal Reserve (Fed) rate meeting, which is later today. No rate change is expected but the outlook is likely to offer up clues on future hikes. Markets still believe another two hikes in the US could happen before the year is out.

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

To discuss current exchange rates and currency purchasing strategies, please contact your trader today on 01872 487 500.

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Have a great day,

Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates: 

Wednesday 1st August 2018 at 11:30

£1.00 GBP = 1.1228 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3120 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7696 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9288 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7086 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 17.4100 ZAR

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Today's Currency Market Focus

GBP: US to reject a Soft Brexit

EUR: Euro wilting

USD: Higher despite inflation miss 

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GBP: US to reject a Soft Brexit

Theresa May finally released the government’s Brexit White Paper yesterday but the joy has been short-lived. 

President Trump has indicated the current plans would “kill” any chances of a UK-US trade deal. Party over. 

Brexit seems to be a no-win issue for Theresa May and it continues to haunt the Pound. 

EUR: Euro wilting

The Euro also finds itself in a weak position. 

With the EU economy wilting in the summer, a cautious mood has once again returned to the European Central Bank (ECB). 

Yesterday the latest minutes from the ECB revealed that its members are not considering raising rates next year, which was in contrast to market expectations.  

USD: Higher despite inflation miss

The Dollar will not be deterred at the moment. 

Yesterday saw the latest CPI figures come in under estimates – which would normally be Dollar negative. 

However, geopolitical events are overshadowing day-to-day data. Donald Trump’s road trip is producing some big and sometimes scary headlines which is leading to greater risk aversion and therefore benefiting safe-haven currencies such as the Dollar. 

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

To discuss current exchange rates and currency purchasing strategies, please contact your trader today on 01872 487 500.

If you don't yet have an account please request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day,

Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates: 

Friday 13th July 2018 at 14:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1304 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3158 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7818 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9552 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7358 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 17.5370 ZAR

Need to Send Money Abroad?

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We are pleased to have partnered with Key Currency to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.

Key Currency is an award-winning currency exchange specialist, Key Currency Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Authorised Payment Institution (Financial Services Register No. 753989) and experienced in executing high-volume transactions.

As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Save money on your foreign currency transfers

Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than retail banks.

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.

Download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document now.

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

Today's Currency Market Focus

GBP: Sterling attempts a comeback

EUR: Germany’s struggles weigh on the Euro

USD: Oh dear, yet more tariffs 

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GBP: Sterling attempts a comeback

It’s been a volatile week for Sterling so far with two senior Cabinet members resigning. But many traders were surprised to see that Sterling has recouped most of its losses. 

If Theresa May can cling to power, she has probably got a better chance of getting a Brexit plan finalised with some of the main ‘obstacles’ now removed – which is why Sterling has not capitulated. 

Of course, those ‘obstacles’ are plotting in the background and will want to dethrone May at some point. But would they want to be PM now? Or is it better to let May do the heavy lifting on Brexit then make their move? 

EUR: Germany’s struggles weigh on the Euro

No one is invincible. First the Germans were knocked out of the World Cup. Now their economy has hit the skids. 

Yesterday we got the latest reading from the ZEW Survey which revealed economic sentiment has slumped to a six-year low. What’s more, analysts are worried a global trade war would hit Germany harder than most given many of its best industries rely heavily on exports. 

USD: Oh dear, yet more tariffs

President Trump is at it again. A further round of 10% tariffs have been announced in relation to $200 billion of Chinese goods. The Chinese have vowed to retaliate. 

While the US is the instigator of these ‘trade wars’, the irony is the Dollar is benefiting from its safe haven status. The market takes the view that even if protectionist policies ultimately hurt the US, they will hurt other countries far more. And as we know, currencies are a relative measure. 

More eventful news is no doubt coming as President Trump has a busy schedule lined up over the coming days with a NATO meeting, visit to the UK then meeting with President Putin. 

Thanks For Reading, What Next?

To discuss current exchange rates and currency purchasing strategies, please contact your trader today on 01872 487 500.

If you don't yet have an account please request a free quote and we’ll look after you from there.

Have a great day,

Geoff Lambourne - Direct Dial me on 0044 (0)1872 487 470.

Current rates: 

Thursday 12th July 2018 at 15:00

£1.00 GBP = 1.1328 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.3227 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7875 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9524 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7412 CAD

£1.00 GBP = 17.6963 ZAR

Need to Send Money Abroad?

At Clé France, many of our customers have a need for currency exchange.

We are pleased to have partnered with Key Currency to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.

Key Currency is an award-winning currency exchange specialist, Key Currency Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Authorised Payment Institution (Financial Services Register No. 753989) and experienced in executing high-volume transactions.

As a Clé France website visitor, you qualify for preferential exchange rates when you transact through Key Currency.

Save money on your foreign currency transfers

Key Currency can save you money by offering more competitive rates of exchange than retail banks.

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.

Download our "Buying A Property in France" Guide PDF document now.

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