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Abraham Accord - The benefits of paying & receiving in Israeli Shekel

The Abraham accord has opened up many new opportunities for trade between the UAE and Israel. New business partnerships are ready to be developed thanks to the treaty.

Matthew Hopper
28 September 2020
Dollar bounces back amid risk aversion, second COVID wave in Europe

The dollar had its best week in almost six months last week as rising COVID case numbers in Europe caused investors to fret about a second wave of virus infection.

Enrique Díaz-Álvarez
28 September 2020
Safe-haven dollar on course for best week in six months

Risk currencies stabilised on Thursday, in a week where most have sold-off sharply versus the US dollar amid fears regarding tighter virus restrictions put in place across much of Europe.

Matthew Ryan CFA
25 September 2020
Euro hits July lows amid fears of fresh virus restrictions

The euro fell to new lows yesterday amid concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Europe. Sterling actually outperformed its major peers as the UK government prepares to unveil fresh job retention policies.

Matthew Ryan CFA
24 September 2020
Ebury is proud to have been awarded £10m from the Capability and Innovation Fund

With this grant Ebury will create the UK’s most comprehensive online digital platform for an SME’s international trade and working capital needs

Matthew Hopper
23 September 2020
Sterling and euro sink as European virus numbers rise

The euro and sterling both sold-off hard on Monday as European government begin formulating plans to tighten restrictions in order to halt the second wave of virus infection evident across much of the continent.

Matthew Ryan CFA
22 September 2020
Risk currencies retreat as investors fear fresh virus restrictions

While the Federal Reserve's September meeting had been the focus last week, the FOMC didn't surprise investors and the market impact was muted.

Enrique Díaz-Álvarez
21 September 2020
Fed sees no US rate hikes through at least 2023

The dollar rallied on Wednesday, despite the Federal Reserve indicating that it sees unchained US rates through at least 2023. Attention now turns to this afternoon’s Bank of England policy announcement.

Matthew Ryan CFA
17 September 2020
Will the FOMC support the US dollar today?

This evening’s FOMC meeting looks set to be the main event risk in the currency market this week. Read on to find out how the Fed’s policy announcement could impact the FX market.

Matthew Ryan CFA
16 September 2020
MPs vote in favour of Johnson’s controversial Brexit bill

The pound edged higher against its major peers this morning after MPs voted in favour of Boris Johnson’s controversial Brexit bill. All eyes now turn to major central bank policy announcements later in the week.

Matthew Ryan CFA
15 September 2020