Pound Bounces After Latest Rate Decision

As expected the BoE has kept interest rates at 5.25%.

But the big news was two BoE members voted to hike the rate further.

Past chatter about interest rate cuts might not be around the corner, after all.

It’s likely to help the Pound’s sustained strength so far this year.

Pound to Euro continues to sit near 5-month highs.

However, the Pound has lost a bit of momentum against the Dollar following positive news broke from the USA about Non-Farm Payrolls and unemployment.

Looking forward, all eyes are on the UK’s Inflation Rate data (CPI).

This is set for release next week, on the Wednesday 14th.

Most did not forecast its growth in January.

It will be intriguing to see what’s next and the knock-on effect it could have on the Pound.

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Hope you like our "Property of the Week" and the other New on the Market properties lower down on this newsletter.

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Rare And Magnificent 17th Century Property - View 47 images on this listing.

Priced at €368,400

Region: Location: Town - Department: Charente - Region: Poitou Charentes


	Go and Enjoy the 3:36 Walk-Through Video

Property Description:

Have you watched the video yet? - We present to you a very rare opportunity to buy a little slice of history. We are delighted to offer you a 17th century property on the ramparts of the city, once part of the Chateau defences of the old town of Ruffec but now it is a very comfortable 4 reception room and 5 bedroom town house tucked away with 2 private courtyard gardens.

Despite being in a very quiet and no-through road the property is a short walk into the town centre where a twice weekly market is held.


The Property has lots of Character

Region Description:

The department of Charente is located in the centre-west of France and is part of the Poitou-Charentes region along with Deux Sèvres, Charente Maritime and the Vienne department.

Its name as is often the case comes from the river Charente which snakes through the department. Two local dialects are spoken in the area, Saintongeais in the west and Occitan to the east.

The region is popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers who like to discover the woodlands, lakes and streams that are part of this amazing landscape.

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Cottage to Renovate, Ideal Holiday Home		Country Barn Conversion Project
Priced at €15,990 in Mayenne Countryside		Priced at €28,000 in Rural Normandy



Stunning Country House by the Coast		Stunningly Beautiful Longere Style House
Priced at €266,500 near Normandy Coast		Priced at €222,500 in Bourgogne


Detached House with View of Mont-St-Michel	Solid Stone House with Courtyard and Garage	Traditional House Bordered by a Little Stream
Reduced to €137,000	Reduced to €59,000	Reduced to €126,000
Region: Lower Normandy	Region: Brittany	Region: Poitou Charentes


Lovely Cottage, Ideal Holiday Home	Chateau Style Property with Swimming Pool	Apartment on 7th Floor with Mountain Views
Reduced in Price to €55,000	Priced at €1,080,000	Priced at €103,000
Region: Lower Normandy	Region: Seine Maritime	Region: Rhone Alpes

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Country House with Outbuildings		Countryside Barn For Renovation
Priced at €40,000		Reduced from €28,750 to €23,000
Region: Cotes d'Armor in Brittany		Region: Morbihan Countryside in Brittany


Cottage to Renovate, Ideal Holiday Home		Delightful Cottage, Ideal Holiday Home
Priced at €15,990		Priced at €23,990
Region: Mayenne Countryside		Region: Pays de la Loire


Former Farm House with Outbuildings		Lovely Cottage, Ideal Holiday Home
Reduced from €95,000 to €85,000		Priced at €60,000
Region: Cotes d'Armor in Brittany		Region: Lower Normandy


Delightful House with Mature Garden	Country Manor House with Equestrian Facilities	Detached Country House with Outbuilding
Priced at €160,000	Priced at €440,000	Priced at €137,800
Region: Midi Pyrenees	Region: Calvados	Region: Brittany


Beautiful Character House with Outbuilding	Beautiful Detached House with Landscaped Gardens	Country House with Outbuildings
Reduced to €140,000	Priced at €350,500	Priced at €35,000
Region: Pays de la Loire	Region: Normandy Coast	Region: Brittany


Rare And Magnificent 17th Century Property	Visit Private Sales Direct Website	Stunningly Beautiful Longere Style House
Priced at €368,400	Buy Direct from the Vendor	Priced at €222,500
You have got to watch the walk-through video.	Private Sellers in France and the rest of World	Region: Cote d'Or in Bourgogne

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Key Alert - Interest Rate Decision Today

The Pound’s uptrend has continued vs the Euro.

Last week the GBP/EUR touched 5-month highs.

Today will be a good test of that strength.

We have a UK interest rate decision. While no change in rates is expected, it’s the talk around the decision that gets tongues wagging.

Could be a volatile session ahead.

Bear in mind other leading countries have begun to cut rates, so there is pressure building on the UK to follow suit.

For those interested in Pound to Euro, it’s always worth having a chat with your account manager so you are prepared for any opportunities.

As for Pound-to-Dollar, it’s been fairly choppy week so far.

We expect plenty of action later in the week. Non-farm payrolls come out Friday. It’s always a big number for the Dollar.