GBPEUR/GBPUSD The Pound declined heavily against the higher-yielding currencies, as an element of confidence returned to financial markets, despite widespread concerns over the spread of swine flu. The UK currency rallied to a high of $1.4812 against the U.S Dollar, as the rise in risk appetite diminished the allure of U.S assets as a haven. [...]
Exchange Rate Forecasts
April, 2009
The Pound rallies against the Dollar, amid a global increase in risk appetite
Thursday, April 30th, 2009The Pound remains firm against the majors after UK retail sales rise to the highest level in 15-months
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009GBPEUR/GBPUSD Good Morning, The Pound remained largely unchanged against the Dollar yesterday, while the UK currency recorded gains against the majority of the 16-most actively traded currencies, after a report from the Confederation of British Industry showed that UK retail sales rose to the highest level in 15-months. A survey of retailers showed a net [...]
Foreign Exchange Outlook Podcast – 27th April
Monday, April 27th, 2009The foreign exchange outlook podcast from TorFX. Bringing you up to the minute currency market news. Today: Pound declines against the Dollar due to the concerns of a global health emergency. UK GDP has shrank by 1.9% in the first quarter, which is the most since Thatcher came to power in 1979. You can download [...]
The Pound declines against the Dollar, amid concerns over a swine flu pandemic
Monday, April 27th, 2009GBPEUR/GBPUSD Following on from last week, the Pound found support around $1.4450 against the Dollar on Thursday, while the UK currency also lost ground against the majority of the 16-most actively traded currencies. Investors flocked to the security of safe haven assets like the Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc, after Moody’s Investors Service said that [...]
Foreign Exchange Outlook Podcast – 24th April
Friday, April 24th, 2009The foreign exchange outlook podcast from TorFX. Bringing you up to the minute currency market news. You can download the podcast directly from here, subscribe to the blog here or if you have iTunes installed click here.If you have any questions or comments about this Podcast please leave a comment below or call TorFX now [...]
The Pound declines against the Euro, amid threats that the nation’s AAA credit rating will be slashed
Friday, April 24th, 2009GBPEUR/GBPUSD The Pound found support around $1.4450 against the Dollar yesterday, while the UK currency also lost ground against the Japanese Yen. Investors flocked to the security of safe haven assets, after Moody’s Investors Service said that the nation’s finances are “deteriorating rapidly” and the government are taking “risks.” The degree of risk aversion sweeping [...]
The Pound declines against the majors, after the UK budget deficit swells to £170 billion
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009The Pound declined heavily against the majors yesterday, falling through a number of key support levels to a low of $1.4399 against the Dollar, ahead of UK economic data releases and the budget presentation. The UK currency also registered sharp losses versus the Euro, falling to a low of 1.1120, after the Treasury said that [...]
The Pound rebounds against the majors, after falling to a low of $1.4472
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009GBP/USD GBP/EUR The Pound found some support below $1.4500 against the Dollar, rebounding from its lowest level in three weeks, while the UK currency also rallied back towards 1.1300 versus the Euro. UK stocks continued to slide, led by declines in banking shares, but quarterly results from Tesco Plc and Burberry Group Plc increased speculation [...]
The Pound declines against the majors, as banking shares tumble
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009GBP/USD GBP/EUR The Pound was unable to make any headway during Asian trading on Monday and slumped to the lowest level in six weeks against the U.S Dollar. The UK currency also suffered a sharp intraday loss against a basket of currencies, as banking shares tumbled and a report from the Confederation of British Industry [...]
Foreign Exchange Outlook Podcast – 20th April
Monday, April 20th, 2009The foreign exchange outlook podcast from TorFX. Bringing you up to the minute currency market news. You can download the podcast directly from here, subscribe to the blog here or if you have iTunes installed click here.If you have any questions or comments about this Podcast please leave a comment below or call TorFX now [...]
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