Pound within reach of new 2023 highs

A few wobbles for the Pound lately, but it’s still hovering near 2023 highs.

The big question for investors is whether the Bank of England has hit ‘peak rate’.

A lot of economists still think there’s one more 0.25% interest rate rise to come in June; then the pause button will be finally pressed.

Yesterday’s UK jobs data put that prediction in doubt.

Unemployment jumped unexpectedly whilst wage growth slowed. Not a good combo.

But the fact is the UK’s inflation rate remains stubbornly high.

The UK have the highest rate of inflation of any developed economy!

It’s basically forced the Bank of England to keep raising interest rates and cop the abuse.

The knock-on effect is the Pound has outperformed other major currencies in 2023, such as EUR, USD, AUD, CAD and NZD.

The real guesswork is how long the UK’s inflation rate stays higher than other countries? If you know the exact answer, please tell the folks at the Bank of England.

It’s only a matter of time before it begins to drop back.

For those looking to buy Euros and Dollars, you should consider taking advantage of the Pound’s current relative strength.

A note on the US Dollar – it’s being negatively impacted by debt ceiling fears and a fragile domestic banking sector. Be aware of heightened Dollar volatility and stay alert for opportunities.

So what next, what should you do?

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Current rates: 

Wednesday 17th May 2023 at 12:15

£1.00 GBP = 1.1501 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.2456 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8721 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 1.9925 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.6808 CAD

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Big week ahead for Currency Exchange Pairings

Especially for Sterling against the Euro and the US Dollar - GBP/EUR and GBP/USD.

We have rate decisions in both the US and EU.

Expect volatility in GBP/USD and GBP/EUR as a result.

Both central banks are expected to raise interest rates again, however any clues on future rates may well be the interesting bit.

The EU is probably behind the curve of other central banks and has a few rate rises left in the tank. That will underpin the value of the Euro over the coming months.

The US Dollar faces a different story.

One reason the US Dollar has been weak lately is that markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates by the end of the year. It’s a brave call given we’re in May and they are still raising rates!

But with US inflation subsiding quickly and a raft of US bank failures, it’s not as crazy as it first sounds.

Meanwhile the Bank of England is preparing for its 12th consecutive interest rate increase. Ouch! The decision will come Thursday week - 11th May.

Our guess is it will be the top of the cycle for UK interest rates, particularly as the latest survey of inflation expectations dropped to 5.2%.

Bear in mind, interest rate hikes have been supporting the value of the Pound over the past year or so.

For now, the Pound to Euro trend looks choppy and Pound to Dollar trend has an upward bias.

So what next, what should you do?

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Current rates: 

Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 11:20

£1.00 GBP = 1.1337 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.2515 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8793 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.0111 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.7052 CAD

• Want to Learn More?

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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.

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

Buying opportunity - Pound up near 7-month highs

If you are looking to buy or sell Euros, you may be best trying to take advantage.

History tells us the inflation genie is hard to put back in the bottle.

And so it seems.

The Bank of England is finding inflation stubbornly high. It looks like interest rates will rise again next month.

It’s not great for the UK economy.

Last Friday’s UK retail figures were weak as consumers are hurting, so the Bank of England must tread carefully.

The US is facing a similar (if not worse) situation.

Consumer Confidence in the US has dipped to its lowest level since July last year.

The soft US data has pushed the GBP/USD rate to near a 7-month high.

The Euro is proving more resilient, however. It’s being helped by the big daddy of the EU: Germany.

Today we get the latest consumer confidence reading for German households. It’s expected to show a rise for the 7th consecutive month.

Of late, the GBP/EUR rate has struggled to find a clear direction.

So what next, what should you do?

If you are looking to buy or sell Euros, you may be best trying to take advantage of range bound trading rather than a break-out rate.

For anyone needing to buy US, Australian, Canadian or New Zealand Dollars, the Pound is at favourable levels so consider taking advantage of that.

As always, we are on hand to help with your currency requirements.

To understand more, speak to a member of our team, call 01872 487 500.

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Benefits of using Key Currency:

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: 

Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 11:20

£1.00 GBP = 1.1304 EURO

£1.00 GBP = 1.2469 USD

£1.00 GBP = 1.8878 AUD

£1.00 GBP = 2.0334 NZD

£1.00 GBP = 1.69994 CAD

• 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.

  

• 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.

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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