Insights.
Keeping abreast of the latest news and reports.
Managing currency risk is all about monitoring and understanding market movements. When you understand how the market moves, you can protect against fluctuation.
Daily News.
Sterling outperformed amid reports that EU trade talks….
Risk appetite deteriorated sharply on Wednesday amid fears over coronavirus developments and nerves over the US election. European sentiment was undermined by fresh lockdown restrictions in France and Germany. US...
Caution prevailed on Tuesday with increasing reluctance to….
Caution prevailed on Tuesday with increasing reluctance to engage in aggressive positions ahead of next week’s US elections. US equities were mixed with limited net losses for the S&P 500...
Sterling was held in relatively tight ranges with….
Risk appetite was more fragile on Monday with fresh concerns over coronavirus developments and diminished expectations of near-term US fiscal stimulus. Wall Street equities dipped sharply, although sentiment attempted to...
Despite some positive Brexit headlines, Sterling unable to….
There was some relief over Friday’s Euro-zone PMI data releases despite weak data for services. The Euro made fresh gains amid longer-term expectations of US currency losses. US equities also...
Insights.
PLEASE….Financial Markets – Let Me Sleep at Night.
“We don’t buy currency forward, as we don’t speculate.” The old adage – ‘if I had a pound’, comes to mind. To do nothing is to speculate, surely? With the…
September in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in September 2020 Monthly Decision Maker Panel data - September 2020 – Read the report The Decision Maker Panel (DMP) is a survey of Chief…
August in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in August 2020 Monetary Policy Report and Financial Stability Report - August 2020 – Read the report The Bank of England has published their quarterly…
July in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in July 2020 Bank Liabilities Survey - 2020 Q2 – Read the report This quarterly survey of banks and building societies is aimed at improving…
June in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in June 2020 Record of the Financial Policy Committee – Read the report This is the Record of the Financial Policy Committee covering decisions taken…
May in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in May 2020 Monetary Policy Report and Interim Financial Stability Report - May 2020 – Read the report The Bank has published its quarterly Monetary…
Managing Currency Risk – What the Global Pandemic….
Firstly, Our hearts go out to all of the families affected by this terrible tragedy and our deepest gratitude to all of the medical staff, care staff and keyworkers who…
April in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in April 2020 Financial Policy Committee Statement – Read the report The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) met on Thursday 9 April to review developments in…
March in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in March 2020 Financial Policy Summary and Record – Read the report The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) assesses the outlook for financial…
A Look Back to 1985 | When We….
With plenty of volatility and concerns for businesses and just about everyone across the globe, the pound tumbled to $1.15 last week, its lowest level since 1985 and below the…
Part 1: The Impact Currency Fluctuation Can Have….
Many UK businesses are not properly protected against the risks of overseas trade. FX fluctuations are often viewed as a storm to weather and a downside to trading in different…
6 Guidelines for Investing Abroad.
From portfolio diversity through to a fixed income stream, stability and inflation hedging – investing in overseas property attracts the private investor, and with good reason. Unlike stocks, your real…