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 Trading On The Forex Market 01 February 2012 Currency Exchange UK Foreign exchange or ‘forex’ trading relates to the trade of currencies on the world-wide currency market. Currencies are usually traded in pairs such as the British Pound and US Dollar (GBP/USD) and the market is open 24 hours a day from Monday through to Friday. Read More >> |
 The Cheaper Way To Transfer Your Money31 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK Money Transfer Firms are not only available to corporate customers or individuals transferring large sums of money, in fact they specialise in transferring sums of around £3000 or less. Read More >> |
 Foreign Exchange Brokerage Services 25 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK Foreign exchange brokers are experts in forex trading and will provide you with the support and security you need to help you earn a profit on the global markets. Read More >> |
 Travel FX Cards – The Easy Travel Money Solution24 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK Travel FX cards are the perfect form of travel money combining the security of travellers’ cheques with the convenience of a credit or debit card. Read More >> |
| Beat Your Bank Rates With a Private Exchange Broker 18 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK You might always rely on your regular bank when it comes to arranging international payments, but have you ever stopped to consider that this might not be the most cost effective option? Read More >> |
 Forex Trading: Reducing The Risks17 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK Trading on the foreign exchange or ‘forex’ market can be fast paced, exciting and extremely profitable. However, there are significant risks involved in foreign exchange trade which you need to investigate in full before you start up your own trading account. Read More >> |
 Save Your Business Money With A Corporate Exchange Broker11 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK According to a survey carried out by Travelex Global Business Payments last year, small and medium sized businesses are losing on average £2280 per annum by using their banks to arrange overseas payments. Read More >> |
 Making Travel Money Easy 10 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK Travel Money FX Cards are a product you may not have come across before. They provide an easy-to-use alternative to other methods of travel money including travellers cheques and cash foreign currency. Read More >> |
 Positive Economic Data Generates Interest In Risk Currencies04 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK The British pound strengthened against the US dollar on Tuesday after positive European and Asian economic data revived interest in riskier currencies. Read More >> |
 Debt Crisis Continues To Dominate Markets In New Year Trade03 January 2012 Currency Exchange UK The British pound was slightly lower on Monday amid quiet holiday trade whilst the euro posted further losses, raising fears that Europe’s debt woes will dominate the start of 2012. Read More >> |
 Sterling Reaches 11 Month High Against Euro21 December 2011 Currency Exchange UK Demand for sterling continued to increase on Tuesday, pushing the local currency to an eleven month high against the euro. Read More >> |
 Sterling Strengthens Against Euro As EU Concerns Continue20 December 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound was higher against the euro on Monday but weakened slightly against the US dollar as investor appetite for the single currency continued to wane. Read More >> |
 Sterling at 9 Month High15 December 2011 Currency Exchange UK Sterling rose to its highest in more than 9 months against the Euro as worries about the lack of a resolution to the Eurozone debt crisis weighed on the single currency. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower Against Dollar But Up Against Euro Amid Summit Skepticism13 December 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound weakened against the US dollar, but gained against the euro on Monday as markets reacted to news of the EU summit held last week. Read More >> |
 Sterling Weakens On Threat Of EU Credit Downgrades07 December 2011 Currency Exchange UK Sterling lost its gains against the US dollar on Tuesday amid renewed concerns over the EU debt crisis and the ability of European leaders to agree on an action plan by the end of the week. Read More >> |
 British Pound Stronger On EU Debt Resolution Hope06 December 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound was strengthened by gains in the euro on Monday after news of an agreement between European leaders boosted investor confidence in the riskier currencies. Read More >> |
 Pound Strengthens Despite Cuts To UK Growth Forecast30 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound closed firmer on Tuesday despite the finance minister’s autumn statement revealing disappointing cuts to economic growth forecasts. Read More >> |
 Pound Makes Tentative Gains Ahead Of UK Economic Report29 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound strengthened against the US dollar in a rally of risk purchasing on Monday although the currency remains vulnerable amid poor growth forecasts and fears of recession. Read More >> |
 Pound Continues Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty23 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound continued to decline against the US dollar on Tuesday as currency traders were deterred by a lack of agreement regarding the US debt deficit and fears surrounding the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower On Property Data And Cameron’s Economic Growth Warning22 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound weakened against its biggest counterparts on Monday following the release of worrying house price data and pessimistic comments from the Prime Minister. Read More >> |
 Pound Weaker On Inflation And Economic Growth Concerns16 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday amid concerns over inflation data and expected cuts to the UK economy’s growth forecast. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower On EU Fears And Cuts To Domestic Growth Forecast15 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK Sterling weakened against the US dollar on Monday amid ongoing EU debt concerns and expectations of cuts to the Bank of England’s UK growth forecast. Read More >> |
 Pound Gains On Positive Economic Forecast & Weaker Euro09 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound made gains against the US dollar and euro on Tuesday, boosted by a positive economic forecast and continued concerns over the future of the single currency. Read More >> |
 ‘Safe Haven’ Pound Strengthens Against Euro; Declines Against Dollar08 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK Sterling strengthened slightly against the euro on Monday amid ongoing tensions in Europe but weakened against the US dollar due to continued concern for the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Pound Declines On Poor PMI Data02 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK Disappointing local manufacturing data sent the pound lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, sparking fears over the future of the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Pound Reaches Year High Against Euro 01 November 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound soared to a twelve month high against the euro on Monday amid fears that the rescue plan agreed by European leaders will fail to gain the support of finance ministers and central bank governors at this week’s Group of 20 summit. Read More >> |
 Sterling Lower Amid Doubts Of An EU Debt Resolution 26 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK After reaching a six week high against the US dollar, the British pound was lower on Tuesday amid uncertainty over the ability of EU policy makers to solve the region’s debt crisis. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower As Hopes Of EU Debt Resolution Falter25 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound was lower on Monday, after initial optimism over the outcome of the EU summit was dampened by fears of disagreement between European leaders. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower On Rising Inflation Concerns19 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK Higher than expected inflation data weighed heavily on the pound on Tuesday, sending it lower against the dollar and generating further concern for the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower Against US Dollar On EU Debt Concerns18 October 2011 Currnecy Exchange UK The British pound was trading lower against the US dollar on Monday amid concerns over the impact of the EU debt crisis on the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Sterling Lower On ‘Mixed Bag’ Of Data12 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK Sterling weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday as mixed output data raised concerns over the growth of the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Job Confidence Index & Quantitative Easing Weigh on Sterling11 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound depreciated against the euro on Monday amid pessimism over the country’s employment prospects and the consequences of Bank of England quantitative easing measures. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower on Construction Data And Renewed QE Fears05 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK The release of disappointing UK construction data sent the sterling lower on Tuesday amid growing speculation that the Bank of England will be forced to boost the economy with another round of quantitative easing. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower On EU Debt Crisis And QE Speculation04 October 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound was trading lower against the US dollar on Monday as the Euro zone debt crisis continued to weigh heavily on markets and fears mounted over the health of the UK economy. Read More >> |
 Pound Rises On Improved EU Outlook28 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound strengthened against the US dollar on Tuesday as improved risk sentiment boosted markets and helped promote gains in the Euro. Read More >> |
 Pound Gains As ‘Safe-Haven’ Against Euro27 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound gained against the euro on Monday as fears over the management of Greece’s sovereign debt caused investors to view sterling as a relative safe haven. Read More >> |
 Pound Unsettled Ahead Of Stimulus Decision21 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling regained some of its losses against the US dollar on Tuesday but remained unsettled ahead of the release of this week’s Bank of England minutes. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower Amid Eurozone Uncertainty20 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound fell alongside the euro on Monday as growing concerns over the euro zone debt crisis fuelled demand for the US dollar. Read More >> |
 Rising UK Inflation Weighs On Pound 14 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling remained lower against the US dollar on Tuesday after rumours of quantitative easing by the Bank of England were fuelled by a rise in inflation. Read More >> |
 Sterling Falls On Greek Debt Concern13 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling dropped to a seven and a half month low against the US dollar on Monday as markets were weighed down by the ongoing debt crisis in the eurozone. Read More >> |
 Pound Declines Against Strengthening US Dollar07 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling experienced further losses on Tuesday, falling to a seven week low against the US dollar. Read More >> |
 Pound Lower On Disappointing UK Service Sector Data06 September 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound was trading lower against the US dollar on Monday after data revealed the sharpest decline in the UK service sector in ten years. Read More >> |
 Pound Declines On Signs Of Weak Economic Growth 31 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling declined against the US dollar on Tuesday as disappointing UK mortgage and consumer credit data caused concern for the economy. Read More >> |
 Pound Strengthens As Trading Week Gains Momentum30 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British Pound was trading higher on Monday despite the aftermath of hurricane Irene and the UK Bank Holiday providing a lack of market stimulus. Read More >> |
 Pound Sterling rises over US Dollar and Euro23 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling has been steadily rising against the US dollar and has now reached a high of $1.6520/£1 as investors see pound as a sanctuary. Read More >> |
 Pound Strengthens On Unexpected Inflation Growth17 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound strengthened significantly on Tuesday after a UK inflation report indicated a reduced need for monetary stimulus intervention by the central bank. Read More >> |
 Confidence In Pound Declines Amid Economic Growth Fears16 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The pound sterling experienced a mixed start to the trading week amid fears over the UK economy’s declining growth rate. Read More >> |
 Pound Declines Amid Concerns Over UK Economy10 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound declined against the dollar and euro on Tuesday as poor local manufacturing data and ongoing riots in the country’s capital fuelled concerns over the UK’s future. Read More >> |
 US Credit Downgrade Strengthens Pound Sterling Against Dollar 09 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound reached a two month high against the US Dollar on Monday buoyed by Friday’s announcement that Standard & Poor’s had downgraded America’s credit rating. Read More >> |
 Drops On Construction Data And Global Economic Concerns03 August 2011 Currency Exchange UK The British pound dropped to a two week low against the US dollar on Tuesday amid concern over the global impact of US spending cuts and the release of weak local construction data. Read More >> |
