UK Elections & Exchange Rates

28 July, 2011

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Anyone needing to transfer money overseas is encouraged to contact their currency company in advance of this Thursday’s European and local UK elections.

Historically, confidence in a country has been eroded by landslide defeats for incumbent parties – so international markets (and sterling) may not react well to any Labour wipeout this week.

The Pound is relatively strong at the moment but is still sensitive to negative news.