Exchange rate
#346
Re: Exchange rate
just seen a report on ctv from an economist in toronto, on a news article re the strength of the loonie. it was all mumbo jumbo to me, apart from the bit where he said, the canadian government, despite job losses and an adverse effect on tourism, were reluctant to affect the progress of the loonie by cutting interest rates, if anything expect a rise in the next month, which would make the loonie even stronger against sterling, and would push it for that us dollar parity people keep talking about. not good.
#347
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Re: Exchange rate
What you have to bear in mind is all the central banks are engaged in fighting inflation because of the rising commodity prices. And since a lot of people on here have commented about the rapid rising prices, especially in Alberta where the boom appears to be the strongest (due to the oil boom there). There is still clear evidence of inflation in Canada, something that other than at the petrol pump and in the housing market isn't too obvious in the UK. Therefore it would indicate that Canada still have a long way to go with their rate hikes, therefore a stronger CAD$, and so on a shittier exchange rate.
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#348
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$2.11378
#349
Re: Exchange rate
$2.107
So much for the interest hike making for a stronger £!
i guess people can analyse all they like but in the end its just guesswork
So much for the interest hike making for a stronger £!
i guess people can analyse all they like but in the end its just guesswork
#351
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Re: Exchange rate
The upward movement of the interest rate was working within the markets a week ago, they (and we) new it was going to happen. So the prices were adjusted accordingly, it's the news of an imminent interest hike that matters, not the actual event.
#352
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oh oh, cbc news just reported that big increases in manufacturing and job creation will force bank canada push up intrest rates on tues. if you've got em change em.
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Re: Exchange rate
I read somewhere that the rates would be better towards the end of the year. Could be worth waiting if you can.
#355
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What I don't understand is the size and speed of the swings!
From 2.35 in March (ish) down to 2.08 a week or so ago, back up to 2.14 and now back to 2.10 in a matter of days!
Against other currencies the GBP seems to go slower and steadier one way or the other. But against the CAD it's amazing.
One way or the other, I am going to end up kicking myself when I eventually do change.:curse:
From 2.35 in March (ish) down to 2.08 a week or so ago, back up to 2.14 and now back to 2.10 in a matter of days!
Against other currencies the GBP seems to go slower and steadier one way or the other. But against the CAD it's amazing.
One way or the other, I am going to end up kicking myself when I eventually do change.:curse:
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Re: Exchange rate
What I don't understand is the size and speed of the swings!
From 2.35 in March (ish) down to 2.08 a week or so ago, back up to 2.14 and now back to 2.10 in a matter of days!
Against other currencies the GBP seems to go slower and steadier one way or the other. But against the CAD it's amazing.
One way or the other, I am going to end up kicking myself when I eventually do change.:curse:
From 2.35 in March (ish) down to 2.08 a week or so ago, back up to 2.14 and now back to 2.10 in a matter of days!
Against other currencies the GBP seems to go slower and steadier one way or the other. But against the CAD it's amazing.
One way or the other, I am going to end up kicking myself when I eventually do change.:curse:
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Re: Exchange rate
look there's nothing to understand....there is no logic..dealers want a certain currency up and then down,they use economic data as a front when they want to....too many people on the forum are worried about a few cents here and there....if you are worried about the the odd $10,000 or so then you have a problem....
So if you lost $10,000 on the street you would consider yourself having a problem if you worried about it? You must be loaded!
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look there's nothing to understand....there is no logic..dealers want a certain currency up and then down,they use economic data as a front when they want to....too many people on the forum are worried about a few cents here and there....if you are worried about the the odd $10,000 or so then you have a problem....
This is not tourist money we are talking about....it is thousands of pounds.
Do the math
#360
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look there's nothing to understand....there is no logic..dealers want a certain currency up and then down,they use economic data as a front when they want to....too many people on the forum are worried about a few cents here and there....if you are worried about the the odd $10,000 or so then you have a problem....