Latest currency news

June 10th, 2016

Bad news for the euro as Draghi suggests the currency needs more help

By Ricky Bean

The euro suffered on Thursday after markets were “surprised” by candid statements from the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Mario Draghi, who suggested that the EU stands... Read more

June 9th, 2016

Euro gathers strength against US dollar and sterling

By Smart Currency

The euro had a good day on the whole, as it made ground against both sterling and the US dollar. The single currency hit its highest point since the beginning of May... Read more

June 8th, 2016

Disappointing Tuesday for euro

By Ricky Bean

The euro had a slightly disappointing day on Tuesday, despite better-than-forecast revised growth figures, as it lost ground against sterling and the US dollar. Revised... Read more

June 7th, 2016

Euro reached two-week high against sterling

By Ricky Bean

Yesterday we saw the euro gain further strength, reaching a two-week high against sterling. This was due to EU referendum polls in the UK taking centre stage, with the... Read more

June 6th, 2016

Surprise strength for euro

By Smart Currency

The euro gained against the US dollar and sterling on Friday as very poor US non-farm payrolls undermined the US dollar and sterling. Volatility was muted following... Read more

June 3rd, 2016

Euro undermined (slightly) by ECB

By Smart Currency

After a disappointing week last week the euro begun a small recovery as it strengthened against both sterling and the US dollar. Most of the gains made against the US... Read more