Regency FX

28/05/2026

Pound Falters After Recovery.

What goes up, often comes back down.

Sterling started the week at year highs versus the Euro, but has subsequently slipped back.

The UK political backdrop may have had some weight on this, but all eyes are really on 18th June for the outcome of the Makerfield by-election as Andy Burnham would be a sitter to replace Sir Kier Starmer if he wins the seat.

More likely the settle back is a reflection of slightly poor economic data in the UK last week being realised.

Bigger news towards the end of last week was the new FED Chairman, Kevin Warsh, being sworn in on 22nd May.

Eyes will certainly be on his approach, which is expected to be more pro Trump, than his predecessor, Jerome Powell.

Mr Warsh self confesses to be a fan of a previous FED Chair, Alan Greenspan, who tended to take a more relaxed approach on subjects such as rate hikes as he felt knee jerk reactions to immediate news such as inflation, wasn't necessarily the best approach.

This afternoon sees what some believe to be the most accurate reflection of US inflation with their Personal Consumption Expenditures price index being reported. Analysts expect annualised growth of 3.3%.

Overall it's the position in Iran that has the potential for the biggest mover of markets as we get closer to the weekend with very little to indicate whether peace is achieved or the conflict continues.

Economic Calendar

US: 13:30 Personal Consumption Expenditures price index

22/05/2026

Dreaming of a life in France? A French bank account isn't just convenient, it's practically essential.

Whether you're buying a holiday home in Provence, planning a permanent move or spending extended time there each year, without a local account everyday life gets complicated fast.

But here's the thing, as a UK resident post-Brexit, your options are more limited than you might think. In our latest guide, we break down:

✅ Which French banks actually accept UK non-residents in 2026
✅ Exactly what documents you'll need
✅ How to open an account without even visiting France
✅ And how to fund it without losing money on the exchange rate

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Compare the best French banks for UK residents and learn exactly how to open an account step by step. Discover which documents you need and what you need to know before applying

20/05/2026

We are proud to share that we have just made our first donation to Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Tor to Shore project, £395 raised through our pledge to donate £5 for every customer review.

That is 79 customers whose feedback has gone on to support real, tangible nature recovery in Cornwall, helping fund the restoration of landscapes from Helman Tor down to St Austell Bay. Right at the heart of that work are beavers like this one, back in the Cornish wild for the first time in over 400 years and already reshaping the landscape around them.

"It is brilliant to see businesses like Regency FX finding creative ways to turn everyday customer interactions into real impact for nature. Every review is helping to restore and protect the Cornish landscape, and we are hugely grateful for their support. "Rowan Hartgroves, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Thank you to all our clients who has left us a review. You are helping bring nature back right here in our home in Cornwall.

15/05/2026

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14/05/2026

Moving money to Brazil or bringing it back home? It's more complex than most people think. 🇧🇷

Whether you're repatriating funds after selling a property, transferring savings, or supporting family in Brazil, getting the exchange rate wrong can cost you a significant amount of money.

Here's what you need to know:

🔹 The Brazilian Real (BRL) can be highly volatile, timing your transfer matters

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12/05/2026

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From the first conversation to the final transfer, our dedicated team provides personalised, hands-on guidance at every stage, ensuring you feel informed, supported and confident throughout.

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12/05/2026

Pound In Freefall Over PM.

Sir Kier Starmer under intense pressure.

The recent local elections in the UK sent shockwaves through the Labour Party.

Calls for the Prime Ministers resignation are ringing around Whitehall.

On the back of this the Pound is taking a bit of a hammering.

If the PM does depart, all trading eyes will be on his potential successor before bets are placed on Sterling.

Whilst the political story is the big news right now, there's still plenty of scheduled activity to sway rates.

US inflation is expected to start showing the impact of rising oil prices later today with annualised growth of 3.7% anticipated.

Then it's Eurozone and UK GDP numbers on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

US retail sales rounds the week off later Thursday, so plenty of opportunity for volatility this week.

Economic Calendar

US: 13:30 Inflation Report

EUR: Wednesday 10:00 Preliminary GDP Report

UK: Thursday 07:00 Preliminary GDP Report

US: Thursday 13:30 Retail Sales Numbers

07/05/2026

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07/05/2026

Is Peace On The Table...Or Not.

Yesterday saw huge volatility.

Oil was down 12% at one point and the Dollar weakened almost 1% versus the Pound in almost no time.

To put that into context that's a £1,000 difference in every £100,000 exchanged into Dollars in the space of around 24 hours.

This clearly demonstrates market risk in these uncertain times.

Here at Regency FX our team of dedicated account managers help guide our clients through the straits of currency conversion planning.

Whether peace is a thing or not, time will tell as the rhetoric remains a mixed bag.
Outside of that, normal service continues.

The big piece of scheduled news is the Non Farm Payrolls in the US tomorrow.

Often seen as the bellwether of the global economy as it indicates the status of full time work in the worlds biggest economy.

Analysts are expecting monthly growth of 60,000 jobs.

Economic Calendar

US: Friday 13:30 Non Farm Payrolls

05/05/2026

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