Risk sentiment gradually worsened last week, and as it did, the dollar became more attractive to investors leading it to close broadly higher on Friday. Sterling also had a good week, ignoring the trials and tribulations that Boris Johnson is undergoing instead focusing on the ending of Plan B Covid restrictions. Markets are becoming increasingly […]
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October 2021 Property Market Report for Orgiva Property, Lanjaron Property and Lecrin Valley Property Hello and welcome to this month’s property market report for Órgiva, Lanjarón, The Lecrin Valley and the Alpujarra. Last month in Orgiva, there were a total of 103 properties advertised for sale however there are only actually 90 properties available because […]
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For much of last week, sterling played second fiddle to the dollar as it bobbled in a relatively tight trading range. This was hardly surprising ahead of what promises to be the busiest trading period since summer ended with both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England meeting. Sterling ended the week on the […]
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Why is electricity in Spain more expensive than ever? The recent hike in electricity prices in Spain now make it one of the most expensive in the EU. What is causing the recent increases and how can you save money on your electric bill? How it happened? Over the year or so, electricity prices in […]
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Sterling enjoyed a solid week last week, touching its highest levels against the euro for 18 months in quiet trading before retreating on Friday as speculators took their profits. It was helped higher by a solid rebound in Gross Domestic Product which encouraged thoughts of the economy returning to pre-pandemic levels before the year is […]
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What has been happening in the property market locally across Orgiva, Lanjaron, The Alpujarra and Lecrin Valley. First, let’s have a look at the facts and figures across the local markets and then we can look at some interesting numbers affecting this. Then we can take a look forward to what the rest of the […]
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The currency markets had a quiet time last week, which is hardly surprising as we approach the peak summer holiday period. Ranges continue to get narrower, and volumes continue to decline. There were, however, some interesting developments, not least from the Bank of England. After both the Royal Bank of New Zealand and the Bank […]
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