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A continued rush for US dollars
GBP Sterling suffered again at the hands of a seemingly all-conquering dollar yesterday and touched its lowest levels since January this...
Bluestone Currency
Sep 30, 20212 min read


Sterling worst-performing currency in the G10
GBP Sterling was the worst-performing currency in the G10 yesterday, dropping against both the dollar and the euro. Sterling faced an...
Bluestone Currency
Sep 29, 20212 min read


Governor of the Bank of England: "The Hard Yards"
GBP A quiet start to the week saw sterling edge higher against the euro and the dollar. Buyers were encouraged after Andrew Bailey,...
Bluestone Currency
Sep 28, 20212 min read


A hawkish old lady boosts sterling
GBP The Bank of England sprang a hawkish surprise on the markets yesterday and, in doing so, increased demand for sterling. The statement...
Bluestone Currency
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Risk-off Monday
GBP Sterling took a pummelling yesterday and hit its lowest level for a month before recovering a little ground overnight. The dollar was...
Bluestone Currency
Sep 21, 20212 min read


UK Inflation: "The Largest Ever Recorded Increase in CPI"
The ONS says the rise in UK CPI inflation in the 12 months to August 21 constitutes the "largest ever recorded increase" since the...
Bluestone Currency
Sep 15, 20213 min read


Will Sterling's Gains Continue?
There are two main catalysts for the pound’s rise in value. The Brexit deal and the rapid rate of vaccination in the UK. Although Boris...
Bluestone Currency
Jun 9, 20214 min read


Sunny start to the month for Sterling
As the UK slowly returns to normality, the currency markets continued to worry last week about the impact of this on inflation and...
Bluestone Currency
Jun 3, 20214 min read


UK Covid Roadmap, is 'Freedom Day' in Jeopardy?
Raising concern within the UK regarding the Indian Covid variant could scupper plans for ‘Freedom Day’, which could potentially cause...
Bluestone Currency
Jun 2, 20214 min read


Could we see further gains for Sterling?
Since the beginning of the year there has been two main catalysts for sterling's advances; Boris Johnson's ability to secure a Brexit...
Bluestone Currency
May 19, 20215 min read


UK lockdown exit roadmap to enter its latest phase
On the 10th May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced there would be further easing of Covid restrictions from the 17th of May 2021 and...
Bluestone Currency
May 13, 20213 min read


Weekly Market Update 19/04/21
England returned to two of its favourite occupations last week, shopping and socialising over a drink, as lockdown measures were eased....
Bluestone Currency
Apr 19, 20214 min read


Sterling becomes worst performing G10 currency this month-to-date.
The pound is the worst performing G10 currency this month-to-date, it may be the case that much of the good news has now been priced into...
Bluestone Currency
Apr 15, 20214 min read


Pound sterling falls after vaccine decline
The UK’s vaccination drive has been disrupted as April is forecast to see less vaccines available, causing GBP value to sharply decline...
Bluestone Currency
Apr 9, 20216 min read


GBP to EUR rate hits a fresh 13-month high
Pound to euro exchange rates have been in the financial news this week, after hitting the highest levels seen in over a year. GBP-EUR...
Bluestone Currency
Mar 31, 20214 min read
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