Pound/Euro 2019

[maggiesaes]

Yes it is good news and I think it will take a little while to stabilise as you say TB.
Certainly much better than last May.

[Jimbo]

I think it's too early to predict rates in the summer. The pound dropped back a bit after a quick surge, and a long period of trade talks lies ahead before anything is clear.

[GarySam]

Least there is a way forward now, like it or not

[geordieborn]

I think it's too early to predict rates in the summer. The pound dropped back a bit after a quick surge, and a long period of trade talks lies ahead before anything is clear.

I totally agree, need to buy while on the rise, but bit by bit.
I very much doubt it is a way forward, and IMHO very much potentially the opposite and a backward step for us all regards peace and the entity of the UK. Any other predictions anyone?

[maggiesaes]

We have been having a watching brief for a few months and have bought in at the burst rate but we have been buying as the rate has had odd peaks through the weeks.
GD is going skiing in February so she will need some.

[Jimbo]

The pound has fallen back again. IMX reports that this is because of market uncertainty over Brexit, and Boris' inclusion of clause in the withdrawal bill that may well mean a "no deal" Brexit. As the European member states have to ratify any extension by July 1st and meaningful trade discussions cannot start until April, together with the fact that most free trade agreements take five to seven years to negotiate, there's a very high chance that the pound will sink further.

Meanwhile, have a lovely Christmas and forget about that's going to happen in the New Year!

Love to all - Jim

[Tredegar Boy]

It's a good move by Boris as it will concentrate the minds of everyone. I predict 1.25 by the summer though I'm a glass  half full type.

[maggiesaes]

I am of the optimism family too TB.

[geordieborn]

Defo broken glass for me in the current circumstances.... ):

[maggiesaes]

Defo broken glass for me in the current circumstances.... ):

Sorry to hear that Geordieborn.

[Jimbo]

I share geordieborn's sadness. On 31st January I'm going to lose my EHIC card and many other benefits. I'm going to have to keep on apologising to my French, Dutch, Italian, Polish, German, Austrian friends and clients. The pound has dropped again because a no-deal Brexit seems highly probable. I work with lots of universities, and research funds are drying up. So, frankly, I see nothing to be cheerful about!

[maggiesaes]

I will sit and see what happens and am determined to make the most and best of whatever situation we face.
I have overcome more than enough serious obstacles in my life to now let anything over which I have no control to bring me down.

Blwyddn Nwydd Dda pawb.

[Tredegar Boy]

Remainers have been unhappy ever since the original vote though they were confident that the establishment would save them. Even though they lost the referendum and the last election they will always be unhappy. Leavers are full of optimism and are looking forward to the future. This country is capable of great things.

[geordieborn]

Yes I agree and can see now, England can't fail with people like you TB....

[maggiesaes]

Onwards and upwards folks.