US ($) Currency Thread 2

nomad1972

Looking good this afternoon. Over 1.59 again. Got all my dollars now but hoping for a good rate for card purchases while I'm away!

jackieblack

No Friday afternoon spurt this week then?

kefrif

Hi Guys,

Was on the board around this time last year pushing desperately for over $1.65 by October. I've just booked up a U.S trip for February 2011, and am officially "interested" in the movements of the U.S Dollar.
YAAAAY!

So, with a hearty shout of of "Come on pound, turn it round" and a renewed sense of team spirit I say "hello!" - and lets get it over $1.65 before October (and thence to about $1.80 by February). Who's with me?

Good to be back,

Kefrif

scottishminnie

I ordered $1000 for my reserve through Crown yesterday - 14th October delivery at $1.6520. It's a cancelled order so limited stock but may help someone. Only went on offer Friday so should still be some left tomorrow.

sabretoothtigger

Welcome back kefrif

sounds like your wish has come true already there. 1.65 sound excellent to me, it was dropping through the floor not a long time ago. I guess we were tied to the euro fear and benefited from a turnaround and our election security (ie. markets did not want brown to win)

I'm expecting 1.7 to be the new normal top to the pounds range but Ive been hearing for years the dollar is doomed so who knows. They have elections leading upto November so perhaps that will be cables zenith

nomad1972

Arrrgh!! What's happening to the rate today?! Seems to be dropping rapidly.

sabretoothtigger

Intraday Market Thought
from Ashraf Laidi

2010.08.10 08:28: GBP & JPY are at opposite ends as sterling is the biggest loser in todays FX market flows following an unexpected decline in UK July RICS (House Price balance) to -8 from +9, the 1st negative index since July (and lowest since April 2009).


GBPUSD to remain defensive ahead of Wednesday BoE inflation report, losses possibly extending towards $1.5570, with resistance capped at $1.5840.

Do these crown currency people also have a nice contract on Euros does anyone know. Seems now might be a good time to take a rate

luci

CCE have a special offer on euros of €1.2420 for delivery on 21 October. You need to call to get that rate.

neilbond007

kefrif wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Was on the board around this time last year pushing desperately for over $1.65 by October. I've just booked up a U.S trip for February 2011, and am officially "interested" in the movements of the U.S Dollar.
YAAAAY!

So, with a hearty shout of of "Come on pound, turn it round" and a renewed sense of team spirit I say "hello!" - and lets get it over $1.65 before October (and thence to about $1.80 by February). Who's with me?

Good to be back,

Kefrif

I, sadly, am still here
Lurking most of the time (unless the thread disappears to the 3rd page).
I'll be back in the UK at Xmas so we'll go for $1.50 for December and $1.80 in February. Deal?

kefrif

Right you are then sir. $1.50 in December. I have friends and relatives that are due over there in September, so if the man upstairs with the beard is listening, we want it to be a fair rate for them, and a good rate for us pair.

Good to see you still lurking Neil mate - I remember with a strange sense of fondness reading on here about your move last year, and the fun and games of the good 'ole rate chase of 2009. Long may you run, good sir.

Cheers,

Kefrif