Economic Update                                 22 Sep 2025
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                                    Sterling weakens on dovish BoE signals; euro and dollar react to policy shifts
                                    After last week’s Bank of England decision to hold rates at 4%, sterling has struggled to maintain its footing. The vote split, with only two policymakers favouring a 25bp cut, introduced...
                                 
                                
                             
                         
                        
                            
                                Economic Update                                 15 Sep 2025
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                                    With inflation still high, will the BoE hold or fold?
                                    This week marks a big week, with two major Central Bank meetings scheduled; the Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday, followed by the Bank of England’s (BoE) sixth MPC meeting of 2025 on Thursday. 
                                 
                                
                             
                         
                        
                            
                                Article                                 08 Sep 2025
                            
                            
                            
                                
                                    FX budget rates: A straightforward guide for finance leaders
                                    Learn how to set and manage FX budget rates with this practical guide for finance leaders. Discover strategies, common pitfalls, and expert insights from George Powell, Head of Sales.
                                 
                                
                             
                         
                        
                            
                                Economic Update                                 08 Sep 2025
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                                    Cabinet reshuffle, GDP jitters, and rate cut rumours
                                    Sterling continues to hold above 1.3500 against the dollar, supported by USD weakness. Last week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignation of Angela Rayner, who...
                                 
                                
                             
                         
                        
                            
                                Economic Update                                 01 Sep 2025
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                                    Fragile fundamentals keep sterling under pressure
                                    Sterling continues to trade in a cloud of uncertainty as the UK’s economic picture remains mixed. Inflation accelerated again in July, rising to 3.8%, slightly above expectations of 3.7%, and marking the highest level since January 2024.