Forex Currency Markets: Business News & Articles

French Magazine - Breakaway to Biarritz

Dave and Linda Jane Utal did what many married couples are forced to do in the UK when their careers take them in different ... more

When it comes to SEPA, don’t bank on transparency

The opening gambit to any good article should always set the scene and provide context for the ensuing discussion. However, when ... more

Times Online - Are you ready to take flight?

Britain is experiencing a mass exodus as hundreds of thousands of people leave in search of lower living costs and ... more

Around the world in £80k: Italy

If you've ever looked at the price tag on your dream home in Tuscany or the like, you'll haver realised that ... more

Financial Director - 2008: an economic odyssey

It looks as though trouble is brewing in the world economy in 2008 right? There are many areas of uncertainty ... more

2008: an economic odyssey

What about currency shifts, especially the weak dollar? It's likely that the US dollar will continue its decline ....

• What PC
• IT Week
• Accountancy Age

Euro strength a political hot potato

The strength of the euro against the dollar could be one of the big political issues for 2008, the head of ... more

Royal Welcome in Barbados

Until about 10 years ago, it was a statement of unmitigate luxury to have a holiday home in the Caribbean .... more

What Investment - Foreign affairs

Business has been booming in the UK foreign exchange (FX) markets. There has been an 80 per cent increase in average .... more

Mortgage Strategy - Fortune favours the brave overseas investor

Buyers shouldn't be tempted by the strong pound and recent price dips, because the US still looks risky. And we're not .... more

The Property Investor Show - More bricks for your buck

Aside from your house in UK, buying overseas is likely to be one of the most expensive purhcases you will ever make and .... more

The Property Investor Show - A Piece of Cake

In order to realise their dreams of home ownership in the sun, a growing number of Brits are clubbing together with .... more

How to get your money from here to there

If you need to transfer money abroad you can save thousands of pounds by ditching your bank and using a .... more

Exchange your bank for a better deal

High-street banks are making a killing on the £20 billion invested by Britons in the overseas property ....

• The Scotsman (news article)
• Scotsman.com (pdf)

27 things to know before you do business in India

As the second-fastest growing economy, India could be the jewel in the global business crown. But if you think monsoons and .... more

Axia Fx - Banks get lion's share on foreign currency exchange

UK high streets banks are cashing in on the huge investments made by Britons in the foreign property .... more

Currency conversion costs overseas investors

Banks are making nearly £100 million in profit annually by charging uncompetitive interest rates on overseas investments ....

• About Property
• Investment International

Homes worldwide - New report claims using foreign exchange dealers ensures massive savings

The High Street banks are making a killing on the £20 billion invested by Brits in the overseas property market last year, pocketing as much as £96,637,400 by offering uncompetitive exchange rates.... more

Guardian Currency Table - This week

At time when the pound is strong against some of the world's leading curriencies, second buyers and property .... more

Romania named property hostpot

Romania is becoming as increasingly popular choice for British property investors, according to research from Curriencies Direct ....

• What Investment
• Romanian Properties Ltd

Property Forecast- Two dollar bliss for UK investors

Can you remember what you were doing in 1992? That was the last time sterling traded at $2, a crucial psychological lever for this currency pair, but how did this happen, and what does it mean for property investors.... more

Spanish Homes - Little by Little

Living in Britain but paying a mortgage in Spain? Livining in Spain but receiving a pension in Britain? You need to look at making regular money transfers.... more

Living France - Money Matters

This issue Phil McHugh advises a reader on the benefits of using a currency company to buy euros for a house purchase.... more

Homes Overseas - This old house

Resale and new build may satisfy some, but for most buying in France means just one thing - a dream renovation project. But, as Jessie Hewitson reports, make sure you do your homework otherwise reality can quickly set in... more

Investors chronicle - Buying Overseas

Buying abroad brings its own rewards but you'll face new pitfalls too, says Faith Glasgow, who explains how to ensure a trouble-free investment.... more

The Times - The Buy-to-let investor's army holds its nerve

Amateur landlords are refusing to panic in the face of higher mortgage repayments and a cooling property market, report Judith Heywood, Lorna Blackwood and Lucy Alexander.... more

Observer - Enjoy the life of royalty in magical Paris

Hop on Eurostar for elegant, historic flats with a modern twist, writes Huma Qureshi... more

International Homes Investor - Going nuts for Brazil

Growing numbers of investors are looking to Brazil, with the South American nation making its first appearance in Currencies Direct's monthly Global Emerging Markets Index.... more

International Freighting Weekly - Time to hedge your bet on exchange rates

Mark O'Sullivan suggests the use of foward contracts to ease the impact of currency fluctuations... more

The Business - Sometimes it snows in april

The key questions are how much further can the dollar fall, at least in the short term, and whether investors are in danger of getting caught short by making so many bets against the dollar.... more