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Quantative easing, inflation and the effect on FTB and shareholder
Iamdave
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With the announcement of Quantative Easing from the Bank of England which I'm led to believe will cause inflation how will this effect me as:
* A First time buyer in the position to buy whenever a find a suitable house with a large deposit (i.e. savings).
and
* As a holder of shares in a large American company
For example say I held £20k of shares and £20k in cash savings. Will house prices and savings be affected over the next year?
and
Will the strength of the £ be weakened against the $ thus increasing the value of my shares should i wish to sell them?
Thanks
* A First time buyer in the position to buy whenever a find a suitable house with a large deposit (i.e. savings).
and
* As a holder of shares in a large American company
For example say I held £20k of shares and £20k in cash savings. Will house prices and savings be affected over the next year?
and
Will the strength of the £ be weakened against the $ thus increasing the value of my shares should i wish to sell them?
Thanks
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The pound has actually strengthened against most major currencies, especially the USD since they announced the new QE.0
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why has it strengthened? I though QE causing inflation which would devalue our currency?0
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It did drop a bit at first but has since come back strong. My guess is that the markets see the UK's overall position strengthened by the move. At a time when Europe is crippled by indecision and the US is dithering. The BOE's move is seen as bold and decisive.0
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