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.
US jobless claims surged to a record high….
US jobless claims surged to a record high above 3.2 million in the latest week, reinforcing economic fears. The very weak data was an important element pushing the US currency...
Risk appetite held firm, although volatility was a….
Risk appetite held firm on Wednesday, although volatility was a key feature as the sharp rise in US coronavirus cases increased nerves. Currency-market volatility also increased during the day. The...
Risk appetite strengthened on Tuesday amid hopes that….
Risk appetite strengthened on Tuesday amid hopes that Congress would approve a fiscal stimulus package and reports after the US close suggested a deal had been reached. PMI data indicated...
The Federal Reserve announced further aggressive measures to….
The Federal Reserve announced further aggressive measures to support credit and planned a very substantial increase in bond-buying and direct financing to ease market pressures. The dollar dipped lower after...
Insights.
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…
February in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in February 2020 Income Distribution, Wealth Distribution and Central Bank Policies – Read the report The Bank of England and the Department of Economics at…
January in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in January 2020 Monetary Policy Report – Read the report This quarterly Monetary Policy Report sets out the economic analysis and inflation projections that the…
How Companies Mitigate the Risks of Foreign Currency.
Let’s assume (like hundreds of thousands of UK businesses) that you are purchasing goods from abroad. You negotiate a contract with a Chinese factory to supply your product throughout the…
December in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in December 2019 PPA Regulatory Digest – Read the report The PRA Regulatory Digest is for people working in the UK financial services industry and…
November in the Markets.
Bank of England Reports Published in November 2019 UK International Reserves – Read the report The Bank of England manages the UK’s official reserves on behalf of the Government. They…
Managing the Risks of Exporting.
The UK exported £634.1billion in trade over 2018 with 236,000 businesses taking advantage of overseas opportunities. New businesses and SMEs (in particular) are diversifying revenues streams and moving into overseas…
Managing the Risks of Importing.
The UK imported £665.0billion in trade over 2018 with 235,800 businesses taking advantage of cheaper stock and products that may not be available within the UK. Importing can streamline costs,…
Applying a Budget Rate for the Year Ahead.
At the time when businesses shift their focus onto next year’s budget, companies that are importing and exporting abroad have to contend with the added issue of currency fluctuations. In…