US$/GBP – 1.5781

Sterling stayed fairly range bound this week due to a lack of significant data released in the UK and because trade volumes remain low in the final week of the summer holidays. Overnight, consumer confidence figures were released and first thing this morning data showing the change is house prices was also announced. The summer doldrums have kept the markets relatively quiet this week; but, with so much uncertainty in Europe and the with the annual Jackson Hole symposium taking place in the US there is still the potential for a lot of volatility today. Call in now for the latest rates.

US dollar had a mixed week as preliminary GDP figures were released as expected showing that the economy grew by 1.7% whilst the previous quarters figure was also revised up to 1.7%. Other data released this week showed that consumer confidence figures had missed market estimates; but, the change in the number of homes pending sale increased by much more than anticipated. As has been the case for much of the week, the focus today remains firmly on the Chairman of the Federal Bank’s speech at the second day of the annual Jackson Hole symposium where he is expected to give further clarification on any monetary policy that may be implemented to stimulate growth. Get the latest news by calling in.

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US$/GBP 1.5856 Please note; due to the bank holiday in the UK on Monday 27th of August next week, Smart Currency Exchange and Smart Currency Business will not be open for trade. Business will resume as normal on Tuesday 28th. Sterling had a mixed week strengthening against the Canadian dollar and most notably against the  Continue Reading…