📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

US ($) Currency Thread 2

1210211213215216296

Comments

  • Not going well.

    I see quite a few have joined the World Cup Fantasy. Can't wait!


    yep, 21 at last count

    still time for others if they fancy it...

    MSE FANTASY WORLD CUP
    (just a bit of fun!)


    http://worldfantasyfootball.skysports.com/


    Once you have picked your team, you will then need the League Pin: 46695
    (give me a shout if you need any help joining the League)


    cable trading at 1.4480
    Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • neilbond007
    neilbond007 Posts: 2,111 Forumite
    [FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]Latest update from TorFX[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif][/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]Market Update - GBP / USD[/FONT]
    [FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif] The pound took a blow yesterday when ratings agency Fitch said that the UK faces a "formidable" challenge in reducing the deficit and stabilising government finances. However, markets were not unduly effected because this is nothing new. The prime minister has been voicing similar concerns, leaving markets torn between punishing the pound for our weak financial situation, and rewarding the currency because at least the government are aware of the challenge and are expected to take steps aimed at addressing the deficit in the emergency budget due on June 22nd. On balance, sterling is being given the benefit of the doubt, especially when compared to the Euro. The recent €750bn rescue package did little to calm markets because it's aimed at filling a hole rather than addressing long term structural concerns. ECB chairman Jean Claude Trichet is speaking later today ahead of tomorrow's ECB policy meeting. Markets will be watching closely for any additional measures to shore up the Euro, or for signals or comments that could impact sentiment toward the single currency's problems.
    The other key driver of the Sterling/Dollar rate at present is the stock markets. The Dow Jones touched new four month lows yesterday, and while volatility levels have reduced since May, the weak performance is certainly favouring the US dollar as investors pull money out of higher risk assets and buy the dollar as a safe haven. This is dragging the Sterling/Dollar rate back towards the May lows around 1.4230.
    The technical outlook is negative. The downtrend is still in motion, and we would need to see a sustained break above 1.4775 to call that into question. Dollar buyers should consider hedging any exposure. Clients looking to sell dollars should consider placing a stop order above 1.4775 to protect against a reversal, while looking for further downside over the next few days.
    [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif] [/FONT]
  • 1.4540 trading
    Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • 1.4605 trading
    Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • lets have another push.....
    we have 26 MSE entrants so far,
    i'm impressed !!


    MSE FANTASY WORLD CUP

    http://worldfantasyfootball.skysports.com/


    Once you have picked your team, you will then need the League Pin: 46695
    (give me a shout if you need any help joining the League)
    Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • neilbond007
    neilbond007 Posts: 2,111 Forumite
    Less than 24 hours! The excitement is building!

    GBP (can't do the pound sign on my US keyboard :) )is having a good day too. Up to 1.4644
  • 1.4680 trading now
    Please take the time to have a look around my Daughter's website www.daisypalmertrust.co.uk
    (MSE Andrea says ok!)
  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,670 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Bake Off Boss!
    I am in the FF....cant reveal my identity though...until I win:beer:
  • neilbond007
    neilbond007 Posts: 2,111 Forumite
    This was on the 3rd page!!

    1.4783. A good day for the GBP today!
  • jackieblack
    jackieblack Posts: 10,518 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    This was on the 3rd page!!

    I guess everyone's too busy watching the football! :D
    1.4783. A good day for the GBP today!
    :j :j
    2.22kWp Solar PV system installed Oct 2010, Fronius IG20 Inverter, south facing (-5 deg), 30 degree pitch, no shading
    Everything will be alright in the end so, if it’s not yet alright, it means it’s not yet the end
    MFW #4 OPs: 2018 £866.89, 2019 £1322.33, 2020 £1337.07
    2021 £1250.00, 2022 £1500.00, 2023 £1500, 2024 £1350
    2025 target = £1200, YTD £9190
    Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 599.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.1K Life & Family
  • 257.7K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.