January 2015 currency news archive

Exchange rate developments and the events behind them. Each report is dated so you can see when it was published.

These reports were published in January 2015. For current indicative exchange rates, use the currency converter.

FX News: Pound Stronger before GDP Data, Euro Fluctuates

Pound Sterling Ahead of the publication of the UK’s fourth quarter growth data, the Pound was trending in a stronger position against the US Dollar and Australian Dollar. The British currency lost a little…

AUD/USD at 5 1/2 Year Low, CAD Movement Likely

Pound Sterling After the UK’s retail sales report showed a modest monthly increase in December rather than the decline anticipated the Pound gained on the majority of its rivals. Sterling remained slightly softer against…

GBP/EUR, GBP/USD Stronger - More Pound Sterling Gains Ahead

Pound Sterling The Pound spent Tuesday’s trading session advancing on peers like the US Dollar and Euro. Bets that tomorrow’s UK employment data will show a notable improvement in both unemployment and average earnings…

SNB Decision Prompts Massive Exchange Rate Movement

Pound Sterling As the European session began, Britain’s soft house price data and concerns relating to the upcoming UK general election pushed the Pound lower against its peers. The GBP/EUR exchange rate, however, was…

USD to Fluctuate on Sales Data, EUR Trending Lower, CAD Slumps

Pound Sterling After several high profile UK officials highlighted the potentially positive impact of lower domestic inflationary levels the Pound advanced on peers like the Euro and US Dollar. Tomorrow’s RICS House Price balance…