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Meow Jan 17th 2017 11:31 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope (Post 12154812)
You people are worth only occasional condescension (see you again in 4 years).

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Hello!

Meow Jan 17th 2017 11:32 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by lightandbitter2 (Post 12154830)
QUOTE=Miss Ann Thrope;12154812]You people are worth only occasional condescension (see you again in 4 years).

You created an account just to post this ?!?

It's hard to believe you out swam a million other sperm[/QUOTE]


If you only joined in September 2016 you won't know who the delightful Miss Thrope is. :lol:

lightandbitter2 Jan 17th 2017 11:54 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 12154861)
You created an account just to post this ?!?

It's hard to believe you out swam a million other sperm


If you only joined in September 2016 you won't know who the delightful Miss Thrope is. :lol:[/QUOTE]

But it says he/she/it has just joined

Millhouse Jan 18th 2017 6:56 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 
just exchanged some at 4.5215AED/GBP - or an implied 1.23202 against the quoted spot rate of 1.22796

Razor thin spreads - probably sign that the forward market is pricing further falls.

Meow Jan 18th 2017 11:42 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by lightandbitter2 (Post 12154882)
If you only joined in September 2016 you won't know who the delightful Miss Thrope is. :lol:

But it says he/she/it has just joined[/QUOTE]

Things are not always what they might appear. ;)

Brains1983 Jan 18th 2017 11:53 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 12155668)
just exchanged some at 4.5215AED/GBP - or an implied 1.23202 against the quoted spot rate of 1.22796

Razor thin spreads - probably sign that the forward market is pricing further falls.

Must have been transferring a lot more than me, I got 4.65221!

Millhouse Jan 18th 2017 11:58 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Brains1983 (Post 12155896)
Must have been transferring a lot more than me, I got 4.65221!

Who did you use?

I used UAE Exchange, paid by cheque.

45dh in fees. brilliant service.

Brains1983 Jan 19th 2017 12:07 am

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 12155906)
Who did you use?

I used UAE Exchange, paid by cheque.

45dh in fees. brilliant service.

GCEN. no transfer fees at either end. Buy obviously a fee built into the exchange rate:(

Millhouse Jan 19th 2017 12:14 am

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Brains1983 (Post 12155918)
GCEN. no transfer fees at either end. Buy obviously a fee built into the exchange rate:(

wow. Well, I'm happy to pay the 45dh this end, and about a tenner at the other end.

I just went to the metro station.

:lol:

Brains1983 Jan 19th 2017 12:21 am

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 12155922)
wow. Well, I'm happy to pay the 45dh this end, and about a tenner at the other end.

I just went to the metro station.

:lol:

how long does it normally take to arrive in the UK? Do you pay intermediate bank fees or is it just the 45 dizzers at this end and the 10 quid at the other?

Millhouse Jan 19th 2017 2:57 am

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Brains1983 (Post 12155929)
how long does it normally take to arrive in the UK? Do you pay intermediate bank fees or is it just the 45 dizzers at this end and the 10 quid at the other?

I think I'm in for 15 at the other end, but that's due to the inefficiency of my UK bank, not the UAE end

Takes 3 days normally. Sometimes an extra day if you go by cheque and late in the day.

Autonomy Jan 19th 2017 7:36 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 12154787)
You haven't got that level of smugness in you I don't think....you're too nice deep down.

Got to love the internet, wake up on an enjoyable Friday, have some lunch, read the newspapers, look at an internet forum and find you're being called smug and judgemental.

At least you boys are thinking of me. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

norsk Jan 19th 2017 9:09 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 
Just to add my thoughts from this cold and rainy island on the western edge of EU.

There is a growing feeling amongst people I have spoken to that May has no idea how to handle the challenge she is up against. Her feeble attempts at calming the situation and updating people have shown she is completely out of control and to top it off it has left the country in a situation where we are odds on to have no (acceptable) deal with EU.

49.8% of the population seem to be making preparations to collectively stand up and say "We told you so.." but in the meantime they are biting down and getting on with life. Nobody seems too concerned about the prospect of leaving the EU as they trust the politicians to come up with the goods. The exception is the brexiters who are still terrified that the whole referendum was a hoax and that the politicians (who they don't trust) will somehow make up an excuse and back away from the whole mess.

Anyway. The economy seems to be in a pretty good place (from my perspective). I arrived back just before Christmas and started looking for a contract only 2 weeks ago. I start on Monday. And to top of it off I will earn more than I did in Dubai (after tax) even when taking into account the exchange rate. Happy days...

Bahtatboy Jan 19th 2017 9:37 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by norsk (Post 12156602)
Just to add my thoughts from this cold and rainy island on the western edge of EU.

There is a growing feeling amongst people I have spoken to that May has no idea how to handle the challenge she is up against. Her feeble attempts at calming the situation and updating people have shown she is completely out of control and to top it off it has left the country in a situation where we are odds on to have no (acceptable) deal with EU.

49.8% of the population seem to be making preparations to collectively stand up and say "We told you so.." but in the meantime they are biting down and getting on with life. Nobody seems too concerned about the prospect of leaving the EU as they trust the politicians to come up with the goods. The exception is the brexiters who are still terrified that the whole referendum was a hoax and that the politicians (who they don't trust) will somehow make up an excuse and back away from the whole mess.

Anyway. The economy seems to be in a pretty good place (from my perspective). I arrived back just before Christmas and started looking for a contract only 2 weeks ago. I start on Monday. And to top of it off I will earn more than I did in Dubai (after tax) even when taking into account the exchange rate. Happy days...

Bloody foreigners, coming over here (well, there) and taking all our jobs (well, the jobs of those who haven't come abroad to liberate other economies) ...

norsk Jan 19th 2017 9:45 pm

Re: 1.26 and falling
 

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 12156615)
Bloody foreigners, coming over here (well, there) and taking all our jobs (well, the jobs of those who haven't come abroad to liberate other economies) ...

It's all about talent not nationality my friend :p


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