Weaker Canadian Dollar Good for Exporters The Canadian Dollar (CAD) exchange rate fell against almost all of its currency counterparts following the release of disappointing local growth figures. The commodity-driven…
The Swiss Franc (CHF) exchange rate was broadly softer on Wednesday as investors feared the Swiss National Bank (SNB) could readjust its Euro-Franc cap. In November the SNB will be subject to a referendum which could…
Although the Australian Dollar to US Dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate has lost a considerable amount of ground over the last few months, the ‘Aussie’ has been able to stabilise a little this week. The Australian Dollar…
At the beginning of the week the US Dollar softened against the Pound (USD/GBP) and weakened against the Yen (USD/JPY) as below-forecast domestic data saw investors pare back their interest rate hike bets. The US Dollar…
If you deal with the Pound to Euro exchange rate on a regular basis (when paying a foreign mortgage or transferring wages, for example) you’ve probably been taking a keen interest in the recent run of…
According to the latest data, sales of existing US homes climbed in September, achieving their highest level in a year, after jumping by 2.4% on the month. Sales had been expected to increase by 1.0% on the month…
On Wednesday the UK published its latest batch of employment figures. They revealed that the UK Unemployment Rate softened to a six-year low of 6%, the lowest level of joblessness recorded since the global financial…
Although the Eurozone appeared to have dragged itself out of the dark days of recession at the beginning of 2014, reports published over the last few months are indicating that the currency bloc’s tentative recovery…
When the global economic crisis struck in 2008, governments and financial institutions from across the world had to introduce measures to prevent complete financial collapse. Many developed nations opted to deploy the…
Planning on moving to the Great White North? Get yourself in gear because a rapid decline in building permits could initiate a house price boom; not the kind of hike you will likely enjoy in the Canadian mountains. The…
Australia’s agreeable climate, laid back attitude and outdoors lifestyle make it the location of choice for thousands of UK residents looking to start a new life overseas. While renting property is possibly the more…
If you’ve been living in the US but have plans to return to the UK, the current increase in the US Dollar to Pound Sterling exchange rate could leave you thousands of Pounds better off. Over the last few months the US…