The Pound once again caught a break this week after the optimistic statement by the UK’s Chancellor. The nearly battered currency strengthened against the Dollar, which unfortunately was subjected to another mild economic hit no thanks to the latest in a long list of power-play moves by the White House. The pound also solidified gains against most of the world’s major currencies as it...

Despite the lack of immediate domestic data, the Pound Sterling rose against the rest of the world’s heavily traded currency in the wake of Phillip Hammond; Chancellor of the Exchequer’s spring statement. The spring statement suggested that the days of austerity brought about in response to the recession and financial crisis of 2008 are almost over. Phillip Hammond confirmed to markets that...

According to forecasts by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), the pound could see a double-digit growth against the Australian Dollar before the end of the year. Despite the news, Britain’s currency continues to be the scapegoat of Brexit negotiations which will influence periods of volatility. The Bank of England’s (BoE) growing intolerance towards UK inflation should provide a...

Thursday 22nd of February saw the US Dollar hit a 10 day high in response to minutes from the US Federal Reserve January meeting. The result of the meeting saw policy makers showing confidence in the economic outlook for 2018. The US Dollar which is measured against six other major currencies climbed to a 90.235 (DXY) high, the highest it has been since the 13th of February. The dollar index climbed up...

It is normal for one thing or the other to need fixing in your house. Time, wear and tear or misuses are constant factors that will affect properties in your home and the longer things stay faulty, the worse they tend to get. You should get it fixed quickly. But should you do it yourself or call in the professionals? When it comes to house repairs, it is easy to do one of two things. Try to fix it...

In 2017, Bitcoin was the rage as the cryptocurrency’s value shot up in bounds and leaps. As its value went up, not only did more people become interested in what Bitcoin actually was, they also became interested in owning Bitcoins of their own which suddenly made the digital currency a viable object of trade for many people, including people looking to sell their homes. Sadly, come 2018, Bitcoin...

According to Reaz Rahman a Senior Dealer at Currencies Direct the pound was left flat against the euro and slumping versus the US dollar on Friday after the latest UK retail sales figures disappointed. Data covering January showed that sales including petrol increased just 0.1% month-on-month, compared to the 0.5% expected, while year-on-year sales grew 1.6% instead of the forecast 2.5%. Although...

While the joys of being a parent know no bounds, many parents would say they wish for a time when there wasn’t always the sound of a baby crying, children screaming, toys littered around the house, walls and surfaces scratched, battered and the home isn’t completely unrecognizable. Every woman’s home is a representation of herself. Where it is dirty and unkempt, and when it’s...

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Homeowners try to boost their home value when considering putting it on the market, or simply trying to update the home to increase comfort and style. Here are some of the most common and effective ways experts suggest can boost your house value. Upgrade Kitchen For a modest investment, many existing kitchens can be given a new lease of life. An attractive-looking kitchen is essential, as it is the...