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EUR/USD is trading close to 1.1200, as the US dollar remains strong, amid a return of risk-off flows after the Russia-Ukraine peace talks end with no progress. The US Treasury yields advance as firmer US inflation expectations. Russia-Ukraine updates, German inflation and US ISM PMI eyed. GBP/USD is defending 1.3400,…
by Rebecca Fuller
Last week the volatile trading conditions continued on markets as participants reacted to developments in Ukraine. The initial reaction to Russia’s full scale invasion of the country was one of heightened risk aversion with safe haven currencies such as the dollar and yen in demand amid a flight to safety….
by Rebecca Fuller
European markets look somewhat firmer ahead of the weekend, allowing the British Pound and Euro to recover overnight and recoup some lost ground against the US Dollar. The US currency surged against both on the first day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which enters its second day, amidst a classic…
by Rebecca Fuller
We open this morning to news of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. This news has led to oil prices surging above $100bbl for the first time since September 2014 and as expected, safe haven currencies are in high demand amid the increased level of risk aversion. GBP tumbled against…
by Rebecca Fuller
Retiring abroad is a lifelong dream for many. But deciding where to go isn’t always straightforward. And in recent years, more and more Brits have started looking beyond the usual spots to more exotic locations. We’ve put together this guide to just a handful of the places popular with retiring…
by Rebecca Fuller
Recent world events have introduced all sorts of new challenges for anyone looking to buy property abroad. First Brexit and then Covid created real uncertainty for would-be expats and for a while there, the market slowed. Slowly but surely though, things are starting to pick up, as more and more Brits…
by Rebecca Fuller
Buying a home abroad is an exciting experience. But, it can also be a risky one, so we’ve pulled together some top tips to help you avoid some of the pitfalls. Understand the Paperwork – buying a property always involves a lot of paperwork. It’s worthwhile doing a little research…
by Rebecca Fuller
For many of us, buying a home abroad is a lifelong dream. But, it’s also something that few people will have done before, or again. There are lots of things to consider beyond finding your new home, from getting the right removals company to understanding how to access healthcare overseas. …
by Rebecca Fuller
The pound starts the new week just below multi-day highs against both the euro and the dollar amidst a revival of buying interest, with some market experts predicting a possible move higher over the coming days and weeks. Upside momentum returns to the UK currency amidst signs that the economy…
by Rebecca Fuller
Yet again a sparse data calendar yesterday contributed to a relatively quiet day on the exchanges. Eurozone producer prices and US factory orders for June were the only real releases of note, both being in-line with expectations. The minimal market moves yesterday has EUR/USD starting this morning at the higher…
by Rebecca Fuller