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Will Fluctuating Exchange Rates Really Make a Difference to You?
by Peter Lavelle A small change in the exchange rate can make a big difference to your foreign currency total. For instance, let’s say you’re transferring £250,000 to France. If the exchange rate is 1.20, you’ll get €300,000. However, … Read more
SkillSelect – Australia’s Take on Skilled Migration
Australia’s skilled migration stream has seen a dramatic change in recent months. The Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) has implemented a new system for skilled migration – called SkillSelect. Previously, skilled visa applicants were required to pass a points … Read more
How Is The French Presidential Election Influencing The Foreign Exchange Rate?
If you follow the foreign exchange rates at all, you’ll know that one of the biggest influences on the rates in recent years has been the Eurozone debt crisis. The euro has come under a lot of pressure, as doubts … Read more
What Effect Has The Eurozone Crisis Had on The Foreign Exchange Rates?
In brief, the Eurozone debt crisis has had the following effects on the foreign exchange rates: 1. It has weakened the euro, as doubts about the economic stability of the Eurozone’s members, not to mention the survival of the currency … Read more
Pound to Climb as UK Tackles Deficit?
Will the pound continue to climb as the UK government’s fiscal consolidation gains pace? The latest UK public borrowing figures make for interesting reading this afternoon. The government borrowed £2bn more than forecast in March, but overall managed to meet … Read more
How to Get Better Exchange Rates When You’re Buying A House Abroad
Hi there, In this post I’d like to provide a few tips on how to get better exchange rates when you’re buying a house abroad. This might of course be of interest if you’re emigrating, in which case you might … Read more
Should You Buy US Dollars Now?
Hi there, In this post I’m going to answer the question: should you buy US dollars now? This might be useful if you’re planning on emigrating to the United States, and want to know the best time to change currencies. … Read more
Is It A Good Time to Buy New Zealand Dollars?
Hi there, In this post I aim to answer the question: is it a good time to buy New Zealand dollars? This might be of relevance to you if you’re about to emigrate to New Zealand or buy a second … Read more
How Strong Is The UK Pound?
Hi there! In this post I’d like to look at how strong is the pound on the foreign exchange market. In short, the pound is strong depending on what time frame you compare it against. Right now for example the … Read more
Recent Posts
- Euro Hits 3-Week High Against The Pound, But Unlikely to Climb Further
- The Pound Could Gain Further Against The Aussie, If The RBA Cuts Rates
- Pound Close to 5-Month High Versus Canadian Dollar, on Fed Speculation
- The Greenback Could Soon Rise, if The Fed Stops Printing So Much Money
- The Pound to Euro Exchange Rate Looks to Remain Stuck at 1.17 for Now
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1 June 2012
Spanish Bailout Talk Hits Pound Foreign Exchange Rate
By Peter Lavelle 01.06.2012 Welcome to our account of changes in the foreign exchange rate overnight, as well as our look ahead. 1. The pound has lost ground across the board overnight, as rumours of a €300bn bailout for Spain … Read more