The pound US dollar exchange rate held steady at around $ 1.233 today as Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan met with criticism, with EU officials describing the proposal as not “even remotely” acceptable. Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Taoiseach, was also critical of the Irish backstop ‘compromise’, saying: “I don’t fully understand how we can have Northern Ireland and the Republic ...
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Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR slides as Brexit pessimism plagues UK manufacturing
The pound slumped against the euro this afternoon, with the pairing currently trading at around €1.121. Sterling was left under pressure at the top of the week as Brexit pessimism plagued the manufacturing sector, with manufacturing sales plunging at its sharpest pace since 2011. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling ‘in for a bumpy ride’ as Brexit deadline looms
THE POUND to euro exchange rate has shown a limited range of movement in recent days and traded in a “choppy manner” yesterday. Brexit continues to serve as a barometer for sterling’s movement – so what does this mean for your holidays and travel money? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Pound US Dollar exchange rate: Heightened risk of UK recession leaves GBP/USD flat
The pound was left flat against the US dollar with the pairing currently trading around $ 1.229. The UK economy seems to be tipping toward recession as companies brace for the risk of a no-deal exit from the European Union at the end of October. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling gains ground – best way to buy travel money revealed
THE POUND to euro exchange rate crept up yesterday despite ongoing Brexit developments as the deadline looms ever closer. GBP kept its ground despite the reaction to Prime Minister Johnson’s latest Brexit proposal. So what does it mean for your holiday money? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate rises on potential Brexit extension
The pound euro exchange rate rose by 0.6 percent today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.129 on renewed hopes for an extension beyond the October 31 Brexit deadline. This follows official EU commentary describing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s proposal for a new deal as not “even remotely” acceptable. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate rises on potential Brexit extension
The pound euro exchange rate rose by 0.6 percent today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.129 on renewed hopes for an extension beyond the October 31 Brexit deadline. This follows official EU commentary describing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s proposal for a new deal as not “even remotely” acceptable. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling set to turn ‘volatile’ as Brexit struggle continues
THE POUND to euro exchange rate is unchanged today despite movement throughout yesterday. GBP’s shift first came after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s backstop alternatives were said to have been rejected by the EU. What does it mean for your holiday money? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD slips as dollar hits 29-month high
The US dollar remained steady as it climbed against a handful of currencies, hitting a 29-month high as markets priced in a lower chance of further Federal Reserve Rate cuts in the coming months. The US Markit manufacturing PMI also provided some support for the US Dollar, edging up to a five-month high in September. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Pound euro exchange rate eases, Brexit weighs on UK manufacturing in September
The pound euro exchange rate eased today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.122 after September’s UK Markit Manufacturing PMI failed to emerge from contraction territory at 48.3. Last month saw Brexit uncertainty and the global economic slowdown continue to weigh on the British economy. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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