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Monthly Wrap

September 2017

John

The nights are drawing in, the days are starting to get that bit chillier and the family sized tubs of Quality Streets are back in the shops, which can only mean one thing – we’re three months away from Christmas.

If you want a break from panicking about how quickly 2017 has flown by, check out our monthly round up of all the biggest currency news and find out why the pound was actually one of September’s winners.

We’re also taking a look at how property prices compare across France and which countries offer the best opportunities for entrepreneurs, enjoy!

Keep scrolling to discover last month’s highlights…

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GBP – Pound punches its way higher

For the most part, Sterling had a super September.

EUR – German election, Catalonia chaos weaken euro

The EUR/GBP exchange rate lost around 5 pence over the course of the month as the pound benefited from heightened odds of the Bank of England (BoE) increasing interest rates in 2017.

USD – One more rate hike in 2017?

After a dismal showing in August, the US dollar was able to bounce back in September.

Treat your kids like the Kardashians

The Kardashian family seem set to continue their mission to break the internet, with the recent announcement of three pregnancies in the fame-hungry clan dominating headlines.

Top expat destinations for entrepreneurs

There’s a rather gloomy statistic that suggests 90% of start-ups fail – not really what you want to hear when you’re trying to get a fledgling business off the ground.

How do property prices compare across France?

The recovery in Eurozone members following the financial crisis has contributed to property prices steadily creeping up across France in the last couple of years.

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