Massive Potential Volatility Ahead
Interest rate decisions abound....
Are we in the calm before the storm?
The last couple of weeks have seen stock markets and currency exchange rates settle down as the Iran conflict has quietened down.
However, from an exchange rate perspective, that could all change in the next day or two.
There's data rolling in from every direction.
Kicking things off is the FEDs interest rate decision this evening. It looks nailed on for the rate to be held at 3.75%.
That's followed by preliminary inflation numbers out of the Eurozone tomorrow morning before the big one at midday.
The Bank of England will announce it's interest rate decision.
Whilst 3.75% looks almost guaranteed, it will be the vote count and the subsequent press conference with the BoE Governor, Andrew Bailey, that will be scrutinised.
All told it could be a lively second half of the week.
Here at Regency FX our team of dedicated account managers is on hand to help you make any upcoming decisions you might have around currency exchange.
Economic calendar:
CAN: 14:45 BoC Interest Rate Decision
US: 18:00 FED Interest Rate Decision
US: 18:30 FOMC Press Conference
EUR: Thursday 10:00 Preliminary Inflation Report
UK: Thursday 12:00 BoE Interest Rate Decision
UK: Thursday 12:00 MPC Vote Count
UK: Thursday 12:30 BoE Governor Speech
So what next, what should you do?
As ever we look forward to keeping you in the loop and so please look out for our next update.
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Current rates:
Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 15:50
£1.00 GBP = 1.1540 EUR
£1.00 GBP = 1.3490 USD
£1.00 GBP = 1.8900 AUD
£1.00 GBP = 2.2090 NZD
£1.00 GBP = 1.8460 CAD
£1.00 GBP = 1.0665 CHF
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- We are pleased to offer our customers favourable exchange rates on international currency transfers.
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- Regency FX 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.
- Cle France has partnered with Regency FX, a trusted and fully safeguarded currency exchange provider, to bring you even better service and exclusive benefits when transferring money internationally.
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Markets Potentially Expecting Peace
but buyer beware...
A certain degree of normality has returned to both stock markets and currency markets.
But is this the calm before the storm?
As has happened with other recent conflicts, there's initially a great deal of volatility due to uncertainty, but this see-sawing normally stabilises.
The obvious difference with the Iran situation is the uncertainty regarding potential actions taken by those in power.
Our account management team here at Regency FX are always on hand to talk about mitigating risk.
Putting potential geopolitical situations to one side, there's plenty to look at regarding scheduled market news that could affect exchange rates.
Tomorrow sees the UK's inflation report where annualised growth is expected to read 3.3%.
This number will influence the Bank of Englands interest rate decision next week where rates are expected to be held at 3.75%.
That's followed by global services and manufacturing data on Thursday which could well move exchange rates.
Economic calendar:
UK: Wednesday 07:00 Inflation Report
Global: Thursday Manufacturing and Services Data
So what next, what should you do?
As ever we look forward to keeping you in the loop and so please look out for our next update.
Our friendly currency experts are here to assist you and guide you through the markets, we offer a first-class service and even an online platform so you can monitor your transaction in real time.
Our business ethos is based on bank beating rates and fantastic customer service, click the link below for a no obligation quotation and see the savings for yourself.
Don’t wait. Contact us now.
Or to find out our latest rates, click below.
Get ahead of the game and read our Guide to Foreign Currency Exchange.
Download the Guide Here - with no obligation of course.
Kind regards,
David Evans
Co-Founder of Cle France.
- Great exchange rates
- Quick and easy transfers
- No transfer fees
- Expert help and guidance
- Authorised by the FCA
Current rates:
Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 11:00
£1.00 GBP = 1.1480 EUR
£1.00 GBP = 1.3500 USD
£1.00 GBP = 1.8880 AUD
£1.00 GBP = 2.2885 NZD
£1.00 GBP = 1.8445 CAD
£1.00 GBP = 1.0530 CHF
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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.
-
- At Clé France / Regency FX, 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 Regency FX.
How to Save Money on your foreign currency transfers
- Regency FX 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.
- Cle France has partnered with Regency FX, a trusted and fully safeguarded currency exchange provider, to bring you even better service and exclusive benefits when transferring money internationally.
For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk
IMF Meeting Overshadowed By Iran
A week long IMF meeting...
Whenever the International Monetary Fund members meet up the markets go on standby.
However, this time around there's so much geopolitical news that the central bankers aren't causing ripples as yet.
All of that could turn on a sixpence with bank Governors and Presidents making key note speeches throughout the week.
Besides the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, normal economic activity continues...albeit more behind the scenes.
Scheduled news of note includes the Australian unemployment rate, Chinese retail sales, Eurozone inflation, and a read on the UK's GDP.
Plenty to keep risk on the table that Regency FX can sometimes help to mitigate with limit orders and forward contracts.
Your personal account manager is always on hand to go through these options.
Economic calendar:
Through the week: Speeches from central banks
- AUS: Thursday 02:00 Unemployment Rate
- CHN: Thursday 03:00 Retail Sales
- UK: Thursday 07:00 Monthly GDP Report
- EUR: Thursday 10:00 Inflation Data
So what next, what should you do?
As ever we look forward to keeping you in the loop and so please look out for our next update.
Our friendly currency experts are here to assist you and guide you through the markets, we offer a first-class service and even an online platform so you can monitor your transaction in real time.
Our business ethos is based on bank beating rates and fantastic customer service, click the link below for a no obligation quotation and see the savings for yourself.
Don’t wait. Contact us now.
Or to find out our latest rates, click below.
Get ahead of the game and read our Guide to Foreign Currency Exchange.
Cle France has partnered with Regency FX, a trusted and fully safeguarded currency exchange provider, to bring you even better service and exclusive benefits when transferring money internationally.
Kind regards,
David Evans
Co-Founder of Cle France.
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