
Fri, 30 Apr 10 10:25 am
Movements in the three major markets see BP in trouble, Cameron making waves and Greek bail out talks progressing.... Sort of.
Thu, 29 Apr 10 09:36 am
The credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s continue to rock the European markets after downgrading Greece’s rating to “Junk” earlier this week.
Wed, 28 Apr 10 12:08 pm
The Pound remains fairly steady against the Euro this morning, although levels seem to be falling slightly.
Tue, 27 Apr 10 11:33 am
Following Sterling’s gains on the Euro yesterday, the pound has weakened slightly against the Euro...
Mon, 26 Apr 10 10:22 am
Financial markets have experienced a boost following G-20 talks on Friday.
Fri, 23 Apr 10 10:39 am
Crucial data released at 9.30am this morning by the National Office for Statistics has revealed that the UK economy grew only half as much as predicted.
Thu, 22 Apr 10 09:26 am
This morning’s reports suggest that the Pound will continue to make steady gains against both the Dollar and the Euro.
Wed, 21 Apr 10 11:05 am
After a worrying start to the week, the Pound somewhat recovered against the USD and was simmering around the 1.54 mark at European session opening.
Tue, 20 Apr 10 07:53 am
Reports that a secondary ash cloud is heading over the UK means that travellers are still stranded and the European Airline Industry as well as British export continues to haemorrhage money.
Mon, 19 Apr 10 10:11 am
As the volcanic ash refuses to move bringing crisis to the European airline industry, a further cloud is cast over global economies.
Fri, 16 Apr 10 11:06 am
Greek debt concern is still haunting the single currency as EU finance ministers will meet later in Madrid today.
Thu, 15 Apr 10 09:53 am
Sterling rose broadly today on political opinion polls whilst the Euro snapped five days of gains against the Dollar.
Wed, 14 Apr 10 09:07 am
The Pound held steady this morning, consolidating recent gains against the Dollar after positive UK data, however Sterling’s exchange rate is still being hindered by political opinion polls.
Tue, 13 Apr 10 09:51 am
The pound’s progress in the second half of the month will be partly determined by this morning’s UK balance of trade statistics and it currently remains pressured by poor house data.
Mon, 12 Apr 10 09:12 am
European governments have offered an aid package to Greece, relieving tension in the Euro-Zone and pushing the single currency to a three week high against a weakened Dollar.
Fri, 09 Apr 10 08:25 am
Sterling rose to a three-week high versus the dollar this morning whilst the Euro has made a brief recovery following an ECB interest rates announcement.
Thu, 08 Apr 10 09:11 am
Sterling extended this week's losses against the dollar as ongoing uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election kept the currency under pressure.
Wed, 07 Apr 10 12:33 pm
The Euro has continued to significantly weaken as Greece struggles to secure necessary recovery funds.
Tue, 06 Apr 10 11:35 am
Sterling dropped against the dollar this morning as opinion polls for the looming election came in mixed to halt its rally.
Thu, 01 Apr 10 09:04 am
The pound struck a five-week high versus the euro this morning, extending the previous day's gains, as a new opinion poll showed a Conservative majority.
Markets are gearing up for an action-packed trading session, with key policy meetings of the BoE and...
| US Dollars | 1.5809 |
| Euros | 1.1907 |
| Swiss Francs | 1.4422 |
| Australian Dollars | 1.4674 |
| South African Rand | 12.010 |
| GBP indicative mid-market rate at 00:15. Please call for quote. | |