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Currency news this week 26 Sep 2011

26 September, 2011

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As we approach the end of September, there is not a huge amount of news scheduled for release this week. The ongoing sovereign debt problems around the world may be more significant than any individual data releases…

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Pound up slightly as G20 promise stability

23 September, 2011

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Sterling has recovered somewhat overnight following losses this week, as the G20 group of nations promise to bring stability to financial markets.

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South African Rand cheapest for 18 months

22 September, 2011

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The South African Rand rate improved to its best since January 2010, as investors sell off currencies in emerging markets.

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Sterling falls on Bank of England minutes

21 September, 2011

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The Pound has fallen this morning, as the Bank of England minutes revealed that all 9 committee members voted for interest rates to remain on hold, with 1 vote to increase Quantitative Easing (QE).

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Exchange rates steady despite Italian downgrade

20 September, 2011

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Exchange rates are relatively flat today, despite Italy’s debt rating being downgraded by Standard and Poor’s.

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Currency news out this week

18 September, 2011

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This week’s economic calendar is as follows – we have the Bank of England minutes on Wednesday which will reveal how close we were to seeing more Quantitative Easing this month. This is likely to be the main news for sterling this week, but with data out all round the world, check back for the latest news during the week.

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Sterling retreats further over night

15 September, 2011

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The pound was down again versus the Euro as markets opened today ahead of UK retail sales.

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The Pound opens lower for the second day running

14 September, 2011

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From the start of European trade the Euro pushed higher against the pound and US dollar before the release of UK unemployment data which gave the pound a small respite.

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Sterling drops as UK inflation increases

13 September, 2011

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Following the release of UK CPI and RPI inflationary figures this morning the pound loses ground across the board

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Euro rate hits 6 month high

9 September, 2011

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Following yesterday’s decisions by the European and UK central banks, the Euro has weakened off to give us the best rates for buying Euros since March.

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