Caxton FX in the press
24.1.2012
Hickman sees euro at $1.25
Caxton FX’s MD, James Hickman, appears live on Bloomberg’s early morning show ‘Countdown’ on Tuesday, 24 January, talking Greece and the outlook for the single currency.
17.1.2012
What does the Chinese giveaway add up to?
Caxton FX is quoted in an Independent article looking at the news that London is set to become a trade for Chinese currency – the first outside China and Hong Kong.
12.1.2012
ECB leaves euro rates unchanged
Our analyst, Richard Driver, is quoted on the BBC following ECB’s announcement that they were going to keep interest rates at 1%.
12.1.2012
Sterling slips vs firmer euro on weak UK data, ECB
Caxton FX’s analyst, Richard Driver, is asked for opinion by Reuters on why sterling slipped against the euro.
10.1.2012
Can China avoid a hard landing?
Richard Driver’s is asked his opinion on China’s growth prospects for the American CNN Money website.
5.1.2012
My 2012
Rupert Lee-Browne, CEO of Caxton FX, talks about what he expects to happen in 2012 and non-bank financing for the Realbusiness website.
26.12.2011
More money in your pocket – once harsh spring is over
MD, James Hickman, is quoted in an article looking at how the problems of the eurozone will affect the UK economy.
21.12.2011
Instant View: ECB allots 489 billion euros at 3-year tender
Caxton FX goes global following a Reuters article that reports on the European Central Bank allotting 489bn in loans.
21.12.2011
Krona and krone won’t be safe-haven kings
City AM looks at the Scandinavian currencies and Caxton FX's analyst is quoted saying the US dollar will remain the safe-haven currency of choice in 2012.
19.12.2011
Raising finance in a tough market
The Independent publishes the thoughts of CEO, Rupert Lee-Browne, on how to raise finances in a different way to traditional bank-lending.
19.12.2011
FTSE 100 falls as UK banks feel pinch of reforms
Caxton FX analyst’s views on the South Korean markets following the news of Kim Jong-ill’s death is featured in a Reuters article.
19.12.2011
S Korea markets slide on reports of Kim Jong-il's death
Following the news that North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-ill, had died causing turmoil in South Korea’s markets, our analyst is featured as he speculates about the local currency.
17.12.2011
Euro tumbles as debt crisis dogs markets
Caxton FX analyst is quoted in an article looking at the disastrous performance of the euro at the end of 2011.
12.12.2011
Money-saving tips for 2012
MD, James Hickman, is asked his views on how people can save money on their holidays
Read more12.12.2011
Exchanging a career for entrepreneurial success
CEO, Rupert Lee-Browne, is interviewed by City AM on his thoughts about what it means to be an entrepreneur
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08.12.2011
The world's eight most distressed property markets - could you grab a bargain home?
Caxton FX’s MD, James Hickman, is featured in an article looking at where to pick up an overseas property bargain
Read more07.12.2011
How would it hurt people in the UK?
The eurozone's financial turmoil rumbles on, seemingly with no resolution in sight.
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06.12.2011
UK parents in present rip-off
Researchers for foreign currency firm Caxton FX compared prices of the toy industry's Dream Dozen seasonal gifts.
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04.12.2012
As the big squeeze begins to take hold, bypass the banks for 7% returns
This is Money, a publication from the Daily Mail, focuses on retail bonds using Caxton FX as a prime example of raising finances by not going through traditional bank lending
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01.12.2012
Credit move lifts markets but ‘isn’t an easy answer
Following news that six of the world’s most important banks came together in an effort to unlock credit market, our analyst’s comments on the progress of the European financial Stability Facility feature in the Scotsman
Read more25.11.2012
UK banks must plan for disorderly euro zone break-up
Caxton FX’s MD, James Hickman, is featured in an article on how British businesses are preparing for a eurozone break-up
Read more21.11.2011
Sterling drops to 1-mth low vs dlr as risk appetite ebbs
Our analyst is quoted in a Reuters article looking at the problems of the eurozone and its affect on currency
Read more22.10.2011
Simon Calder: Traveller's guide to Holiday money
As the half-term break begins, Simon Calder reveals the best ways to get the most from your travel cash
Read more19.08.2011
The A-Z of backpacking tips
Gap year or snap year, you don't want to waste a minute of your precious time out, says our Lonely Planet expert
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17.08.2011
Warning over overseas card charges
Holidaymakers could end up running up huge ATM and card charges while they are overseas this summer, a study indicated.
Read more10.08.2011
Surviving the storm in global stock markets
The financial crisis is back and threatens to be as bad as the credit crunch.
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27.07.2011
The best foreign currency providers revealed
Caxton FX has emerged as offering the best holiday money deals, according to consumer research by Which? Money.
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22.07.2011
Why it pays to plan your travel money
With the pound likely to slide against foreign currencies until well into the autumn, families who fail to plan holiday spending abroad could be £100 or more out of pocket.
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11.06.2011
Get the cash sorted out now to ensure there’s no holiday blues
Conal Gregory says take time now to reap rewards when you go abroad
Read more24.05.2011
How to cut the cost of holiday spending
Pre-paid cards that do not charge fees, such as Caxton FX, offer a cheap way to spend or withdraw money abroad.
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04.06.2011
Pack the right plastic for a happy holiday
A break back above 1.4250 will be quite a victory for the bulls and might lead to higher prices.
29.03.2011
Foreign exchange: Euro Dollar rate fails to capitalise
A break back above 1.4250 will be quite a victory for the bulls and might lead to higher prices.
Read more24.03.2011
Pound dented by poor retail sales data
The pound was down across the board on Thursday, after weaker-than-expected retail sales hit confidence in the UK's economic recovery.
Read more23.03.2011
Hawks gain no ground at March MPC vote
The minutes from the March Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released on Wednesday showed the status quo reigned, with six members in favour of keeping interest rates on hold and only three against.
Read more23.03.2011
Three hawks doesn’t make a rate change
Markets are expecting the Bank of England to raise rates, but don’t count your hawks before they vote.
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23.03.2011
Britain's small enterprises increase investment in Europe
There has been a huge increase in UK firms, and in particular small enterprises, purchasing their stock from within the eurozone, report Caxton FX.
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22.03.2011
UK firms keeping their cash close to home
An increasing number of UK SMEs are purchasing their stock from within the Eurozone, according to a report.
Read more10.03.2011
Pound drops to 2-week low vs dollar as Bank holds rates
Sterling fell to a near two-week low against the dollar on Thursday after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as expected, as investors who had bet on an outside chance of a hike cut positions.
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10.03.2011
Growing numbers opt to study abroad
INCREASING numbers of students are leaving the UK according to foreign exchange firm Caxton FX, which reports a 15.3% year on year growth in the number of offshore school and university fee payments.
Read more22.02.2011
High UK inflation figure stokes expectations for a rate rise
Discussion of likelihood BoE interest rate rise.
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16.01.2011
Forex focus: the euro under pressure
The euro has been enjoying a breather following encouraging news from its more troubled members. But its problems are far from over.
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15.02.2011
Would a rate hike hurt sterling?
Speculation over whether UK base interest rates would be increase, and whether or not his would be bad for the economy.
Read more14.02.2011
What is set to drive currencies this week?
Currency traders have plenty to keep them busy this week as the calendar is brimming with economic data releases.
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11.02.2011
Interest Rates in UK Unlikely to Change until June
Caxton FX, an UK based foreign exchange firm commented on Bank of England's announcement that the UK interest rate policy is expected to remain the same until June.
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10.02.2011
Base rate stays at 0.5 per cent
Bank of England not raising base interest rates from 0.5.
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25.01.2011
Economic growth figure to add to sterling’s woes?
How growth figures will affect pounds strength.
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25.01.2011
Economic growth figure to add to sterling’s woes?
How growth figures will affect pounds strength.
Read more19.01.2011
Aussie’s upstream adventures could be over for now
Pressures on Australian dollar over coming months.
Read more19.01.2011
Forex focus: the end of euro euphoria
UK currency strength and interest rate increases.
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