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Monday, January 27, 2020
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Send money to the UK with Westpac’s new LitePay service for only AUD $8
LitePay International Payments offers a secure and safe way to transfer money from Australia to family and friends in the UK with a low transaction fee and competitive FX rate.
UK Election: How will the result affect the British pound?
The impromptu election was expected to be a simple win for Theresa May and the Conservatives, but nothing has gone to plan. The effect on the pound could be substantive, with volatility correlating to recent polling results and sensational international politics.
Ways to make hay while the GBP is in decline!
For the year-to-date, the GBP is down 15.66% against the AUD, although it has tapered off slightly in recent weeks.
Good opportunities to convert your British pounds to Australian dollars coming up?
The future direction of GBP/AUD will likely be dictated by Brexit headlines over the next few months, which might not all be necessarily negative for the pound.
Brexit fallout: For savvy foreign buyers it’s time to catch a bargain
Significant discounts against UK purchases thanks to a 30 year low between GBP and USD, and a 3 year low against EUR and AUD, mean you will get more bang for your buck.
How Brexit can affect your international money transfers
What would a UK exit from the EU mean for the British pound vs Australian dollar?
GBP/USD: Should you trade this currency pair?
The British pound (GBP) is the oldest currency in circulation, but the younger upstart U.S. dollar has taken over as the safe haven currency. Should you trade GBP/USD?
Poms in Paradise? Are Brit expats in Oz better off staying, or going back to the UK?
"Would we be happier and better off back in the UK, or should we stay in Oz?" British expats in Australia often ask themselves. This infographic weighs up some of the issues at stake, and attempts to help UK expats in Oz answer that question.
Top 5 reasons to move back to Australia now
Experts predict that this could be the best time to move back down under, with favourable exchange rates and the UK's impending winter. Here are their top five reasons to move back to Australia.
Australian dollar hits 28-year high against the Sterling
Get more pounds for your dollar - the Aussie dollar has reached 68 pence, its highest level against Sterling since 1985.
Aussie dollar too high, says strategist
The Australian dollar is overvalued by as much as 10 US cents and is likely to stay that way for the next couple of years.
Risk demand dampens with renewed Europe and China uncertainty
UKFOREX MARKET COMMENTARY | Risk appetite turned sour yesterday as investor worries surrounding the political upheaval in Europe and slowing Chinese growth dampened demand for risky assets.
UK manufacturing PMI numbers highest since May 2011
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | UK March manufacturing PMI numbers released come in at 52.1 versus market expectations of 50.7.
Risk aversion dominant in money markets
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | Risk aversion remains a dominant theme in an otherwise directionless market.
Ben Bernanke comments spark US dollar sell-off
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | Fed Chairman Bernanke says he's unsure if the recent improvement in US employment numbers could be sustained.
A slow start to the week for the Australian Dollar
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | The commodity currencies such as the Australian Dollar outperformed the USD on Friday, but have been more subdued this morning.
UK announcements make Sterling bulls nervy
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | Financial markets continued to focus on news from the U.K., with the trifecta of the Bank of England MPC minutes, Public Sector Net Borrowing figures, and the budget speech from Chancellor George Osborne.
Australian Dollar tumbles on BHP China forecast
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | Overnight the AUD was initially well supported as the minutes from the most recent RBA meeting came broadly in line with market expectations.
Choppy week ahead for British Pound
UKFOREX DAILY MARKET COMMENTARY | The week ahead is likely to be a choppy one for the Pound, with traders eagerly anticipating the release of UK inflation and retail sales numbers.
Aussie dollar hits 26 year high against the pound
The Australian dollar has surged to a 26-year high against the pound, as fears of a possible Greek default ease.
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