by Peter Lavelle If you’ve ever bought or sold the pound, you’ll know that the toughest part of doing so is knowing when’s the best time to exchange currencies. Alas, no one can predict the foreign exchange rate. Given that, … Read more
by Peter Lavelle With the latest UK trade data out today showing that the UK is continuing to rack up trade deficits, this seems a good time to review why so much attention is now being paid to how much … Read more
by Peter Lavelle With the fiscal cliff out of the way, the next big financial crisis to hit the United States will be whether to raise the debt ceiling, which Congress must decide by early March. Already, the US dollar … Read more
Hello! In this article I am going to explain how much making a foreign exchange transaction can cost. First of all, it is important to know that there are two main costs involved in changing currencies. There is the exchange … Read more
There are some tools you can use to make securing a good rate much easier, and remove the stress from foreign exchange. Read more
To protect yourself against sudden changes in the exchange rate like those we’re seeing at the moment, you might consider setting up a forward contract. Read more
It is not overstating things to say that right now the foreign exchange market is panicked. Hot and cold announcements regarding a solution to the Eurozone debt crisis are leaving investors nervous and uncertain. Read more
Planning to send money to the UK? Then get in touch to receive an exchange rate guaranteed to beat your high street bank. Read more
Do you plan to join the 90000+ British families that (according to The Times) decide to emigrate each year? Then feel free to read this useful guide to sending funds abroad. Read more
2 February 2012
Global economy bouncing back on strong manufacturing
Here is our account of the political and economic factors that affected the exchange rates overnight. To find out how they affected your currency transactions, don’t hesitate to contact us. Peter Lavelle at foreign exchange specialist Pure FX 02.02.2012 Exchange … Read more