Gary Howes

London

Editor at Pound Sterling Live

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Social Credit Scheme Delivers Hope to Stroke-Affected Families

1 week ago | zddt.org | Gary Howes

The Business Social Credit Scheme (BSCS) continued its monthly outreach with a heartfelt donation in Ward 23, where two families caring for stroke survivors received much-needed support. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with Ward 23 Councillor Mrs Khumalo and a representative from the Bulawayo Social Welfare Department, who helped identify and assess the urgent needs of the families. “This kind of support brings hope where it's most needed,” said Councillor Khumalo.
New Zealand Dollar Strength Won't Shake GBP/NZD Uptrend

1 month ago | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Image © Adobe Images The New Zealand Dollar has benefited over recent hours from supportive tariff headlines and a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) policy update; however, these developments are unlikely to shift its broader direction against Pound Sterling. GBP/NZD continues to trend higher, with recent declines being predicted in an article we published last week (the arrow annotations in the below daily chart were drawn last Monday!): 📈 Q2 Investment Bank Forecasts for GBP vs. NZD.
Pill Says Bank of England Going too Fast

1 month ago | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Above: File image of Huw Pill. Image © Global Utmaning, Lasse Skog. Modified from original, reproduced under CC licensing, non-commercial. Something that would assist the Pound higher against the Euro would be a slowdown in the pace at which the Bank of England cuts interest rates going forward. And this is exactly something the Bank's Chief Economist, Huw Pill, thinks is the right course of action to take.
Turning Higher Again

2 months ago | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Image © Adobe Images The Pound to New Zealand Dollar exchange rate ( GBP/NZD) opens the new week with a strong bid, rising by half a per cent on the day to reach 2.2443. This gives NZD buyers the best rate of exchange in two weeks and indicates that a consolidative pullback is ending and that Sterling is turning higher again. A look at the daily chart shows GBP/NZD spiked to above 2.32 in early April as markets baulked at U.S. tariffs, which were far more punitive than the market was expecting.
Certificates in Hand, Futures in Sight

2 months ago | zddt.org | Gary Howes

The GRAA Level One intake of 2025 celebrated its graduation in a formal ceremony under the Bulawayo Theatre's lights, proudly displaying their hard-earned certificates. The graduates, adorned in ceremonial sashes, represented months of dedication and academic achievement. Parents and guests filled the venue, offering enthusiastic applause in recognition of the students' accomplishments. Many families expressed pride in seeing their scholars reach this important educational milestone.
Threating a Fresh Breakout

2 months ago | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Image © Adobe Images The new week sees the Pound-to-New Zealand Dollar exchange rate (GBP/NZD) itching to break to new highs. At 2.2743, GBP/NZD is at its highest since March 13 (2.2754), and rolling back the calendar will show that anything above here was last seen in December 2015. These are therefore strong levels for NZD buyers, and there is some benefit in waiting to see whether the coming days unveil fresh strength.
New Peaks Ahead of RBA Decision

2 months ago | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Image © Adobe Images The Pound-to-Australian Dollar exchange rate rallies to its highest level since March 2020 at 2.0685 on Monday as the uptrend finds fresh impetus amidst a slump in Asian equity markets. Asian stocks are under pressure ahead of the midweek tariff announcements due from the White House, with an expectation that Asian countries will be amongst the biggest losers.
Next Leg of Gold's Rally to be More Challenging, Says Morgan Stanley

Mar 27, 2025 | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Image © Adobe Stock While the investment bank maintains a constructive view on gold fundamentals, its latest research suggests that the next phase of gains will be harder won. "Gold is sitting close to all-time highs, just above $3,000/oz at the time of writing, a 15% increase year-to-date after rising 27% in 2024," wrote Amy Gower, commodities strategist at Morgan Stanley.
Deep Dive into Animation Creation

Mar 25, 2025 | zddt.org | Gary Howes

It was an exciting day for the Geraldine Roche Arts Academy's Level 1 students as they ventured into the world of animation for the first time. The aspiring artists were given the unique opportunity to engage in motion and voice capture sessions, making their debut in the animation development process. As part of their assessment, students will work together to create a whole animation episode—an exciting task that combines creativity, technology and teamwork.
Goldman Sachs Slashes Pound-to-Euro Forecast

Mar 18, 2025 | poundsterlinglive.com | Gary Howes

Image © Adobe Images The Wall Street investment bank says the lift to its Euro forecast is due to Germany's decision to boost expenditure, which is viewed as a significant moment for the entire European economy. "Our European economists responded to the unprecedented German spending plans by upgrading their Euro area growth forecasts despite the looming tariff threats. As a result, we are also revising our FX forecasts," says a research note from Goldman Sachs.