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Sterling pressure continues

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The pound saw losses againt most major currencies today after poor trade balance figures released this morning. GBP/USD exchange rates dropped below the 1.50 level again and GBP/CAD continues to plummet to new record lows hitting 1.53’s by the afternoon and finishing 0.8% down on the days trading.

GBP Exchange Rates Against the Dollar

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Sterling exchange rates have gained against both the Canadian and US dollar this morning and with little data released in the UK and across the pond we may see this trend continue for the day.

Current dollar rates are very favourable for bringing money back into the UK and with the ‘flight to safety’ likely to continue I see little reason to suggest why the dollar will not carry on in this manner.

Sterling rebounds on positive PMI

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After a terrible start to the month Sterling made a small recovery against most major currencies today after PMI services data came out at 58.4, above the 55 expectations. GBP/USD exchange rates were up by over 1% by the end of the day and GBP/CAD had also gained 0.5%. The markets will be eagily awaiting the Bank of England’s interest rate decision tomorrow lunch to see if QE is to be extended or not.

GBP/CAD at Record Low

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Today the Bank of Canada held interest rates at 0.25% as expected but still the Canadian Dollar was able to gain over 1% against the pound reaching new record low exchange rates. This is providing excellent selling opportunities for anyone looking to convert CAD back into Sterling. Recent concerns over the potential for a hung parliament in the UK also saw cable exchange rates drop a further 0.25% today, with rates sat near to the lowest level in 10 months.

Dollar Exchanges Continue to Strengthen

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Canadian dollar rates have strengthened by over 2.5% against sterling as worries of political uncertainty hang over the UK and the pound. A similar move has been seen for GBP/USD with the dollar gaining over 1.5% by close of trading.