The focus in the financial markets last month remained on Europe and the debt issues facing a number of the countries within the single currency economy. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 31st, 2011 |
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After a vaguely promising start to March the pound gave up the ghost. On the first day of the month sterling had a peek above €1.18 and evidently took fright at what it saw. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 30th, 2011 |
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February was the ultimate game of two halves for sterling. Contrary to our prediction here a month ago its performance was almost an exact replica of January’s boom and bust. The pound strengthened almost to €1.20 Read the rest of this entry »
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March 2nd, 2011 |
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A month ago the brave prediction here was that sterling would trade at a higher level in the new year than its position at the end of the last one. It did exactly that, Read the rest of this entry »
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January 28th, 2011 |
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The pound has been looking sickly since the summer. It has done well enough against the US dollar, which has had its own generous share of trials and tribulations, but against the euro Read the rest of this entry »
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November 30th, 2010 |
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The pound has been looking sickly since the summer. It has done well enough against the US dollar, which has had its own generous share of trial and tribulation, but against the euro it spent the bulk of September and October heading south. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 1st, 2010 |
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Keeping your account in the UK while living in France is a possible but rather expensive solution, as banks very often charge for withdrawals and financial operations in a foreign country. This is why you should consider opening an account with a French bank, for holiday stays and especially for a permanent move to France. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 27th, 2010 |
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According to foreign exchange and international money transfer specialist Moneycorp, prospects are poor for the British real estate market, as 25% of potential first-time buyers Read the rest of this entry »
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July 21st, 2010 |
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Sterling appreciates against the euro to levels last seen in December 2008. Sterling’s appreciation against the euro continued last week with a new 18-month high recorded at €1.2114, whilst a higher low was seen at €1.1715. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 10th, 2010 |
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