By Alex Ellis

Sterling rates tumble after RICS announce UK housing is outstripping demand

Sterling exchange rates have tumbled this morning as RICS has shown that supply is beginning to outstrip demand in the housing market. This does not bode well for the future of the UK economy because historically the UK has relied heavily on a strong housing sector and this is therefore a good indicator of the health of the economy.

Politics pushing the pound down

Currently the possibility of a hung parliament is pushing the pound down and causing Sterling to lack strength across the board against the majority of major currencies. For those looking to conduct some form of currency purchase this makes for very testing times. At Foreign Currency Direct we have measures in place that can help you when conducting any form of currency purchase.