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Interest rate hike in May

Interest Rate Hike In May?

We offer some insights following the news that last week the Bank of England left interest rates on hold, adding to many analysts' suspicions that they may raise rates in May.
Express - Drop in Eurozone confidence

Third ‘sharp’ drop in confidence – despite ECB’s growth claims

Jonathan Watson offers some opinions following the news that Eurozone economic confidence has dropped for the third month in a row.

UK Slowest Growth In G20

According to OECD reports the UK's economy will grow at the slowest pace of any of the G20 nations. Foreign Currency Direct offer some comments in the subject.

I Am Expat - Foreign Currency Direct - Brexit article

What will Brexit mean for Expats in 2018?

In this article for iamexpat.nl Jonathan Watson discusses what 2018 could mean for UK expats in the Netherlands. Looking at expats' rights, as well as what might happen to Pound / Euro exchange rates.
Home Go Fast - Currency considerations when buying a property abroad

Currency considerations when buying a property abroad

Chief market Analyst, Jonathan Watson take a look at the aspects of your currency exchange to consider when preparing to purchase a property overseas.
Express - 18,000 German car firm jobs at risk as prices set to HIKE

Merkel’s Brexit NIGHTMARE: 18,000 German car prices set to HIKE

Jonathan Watson comments in the Daily Express on how Brexit might affect the German car manufacturing industry.
CL News - Household Spending Recovers But Housing Costs Double

Household Spending Recovers But Housing Costs Double

Commentary on household spending trends and consumer confidence following the release of the ONS Family Spending Report.
Your Thoughts: Has China’s Economy Hit A Wall?

Your Thoughts: Has China’s Economy Hit A Wall?

Jonathan Watson, Foreign Currency Direct's Chief Market Analyst comments on China’s economy and prospected continued growth.
Brexit: the impact on expat's costs

Brexit: the impact on expat’s costs

With expats having been some of the biggest losers from Brexit so far, Jonathan Watson looks at the cost impact for expats.
how will currency transfers to France be impacted?

Now the election saga is over how will currency transfers to France be impacted?

Joshua Privett discusses the outlook for GBP/EUR exchange rates.
Soft Brexit Vs Hard Brexit

Soft Brexit Vs Hard Brexit

Soft Brexit or Hard Brexit. Foreign Currency Direct's Jonathan Watson comments in Lawyer Monthly on the prospects moving forward.
Sector Wars: Will the luxury sector win the Brexit recession?

Sector Wars: Will the luxury sector win the Brexit recession?

Foreign Currency Direct's Jonathan Watson remarks on the impact of the weaker Pound following the EU Referendum on luxury retail products.
Complete France - Tips for buying French Property

Pound slips after UK election outcome

We take an in-depth look at why the results of the recent UK general election saw the Pound’s value fall.
The Impact Of The UK General Elections On The Economy And The Pound

The Impact Of The UK General Election On The Pound

With the election on our doorsteps, Jonathan Watson talks about the potential impact of the UK’s general election on the Pound.
UK General Election 2017: The Impact Of The Pound For Small Businesses

UK General Election 2017: The Impact Of The Pound For Small Businesses

Less than two weeks before UK voters go to the polls, Jonathan Watson examines how the general election will affect the pound's value.