Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Greek PM call for referendum sends currency markets into chaos

Published: 02 November, 2011

Sterling slid against the US dollar as calls from Greek PM George Papandreou for a referendum on the EU bailout sent markets into chaos.

Sterling falls off six week high against dollar

Published: 26 October, 2011

Sterling slipped against the US dollar, falling off a six week high as perceived 'riskier' currencies came under pressure on growing concerns over today's EU summit.

Currency and pricing strategy takes toll on Treasury Wine

Published: 25 October, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates - the company which owns the Penfolds, Lindemans and Wolf Blass brands - has blamed currency fluctuations for a decline in earnings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

Sterling falls against the dollar but rises against the euro

Published: 21 October, 2011

Sterling fell against the dollar but gained against the euro according to Smart Currency Exchange's currency analysis for Harpers.

Sterling falls against dollar due to stagflation concerns

Published: 19 October, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar after UK annual inflation data broke above 5%, raising concerns over stagflation, that saw many investors start to build bets against the pound.

Sterling gains against the euro

Published: 18 October, 2011

Sterling slipped against the US dollar but gained against the euro yesterday after comments from a German policymaker deflated investor optimism over a potential euro zone bailout.

New boss for Cert Octavian

Published: 17 October, 2011

Logistics and specialist wine cellarage firm Cert Octavian has appointed Vincent O'Brien as managing director with immediate effect.

Strong US sales figures help boost sterling to month high

Published: 17 October, 2011

Stronger than expected US retail sales figures helped to boost global risk appetite helping Sterling to hit a one month high against the US dollar.

Sterling slips as investors uncertain over UK outlook

Published: 06 October, 2011

Sterling slipped against the euro and US dollar yesterday after a mixed day of data left investors uncertain over the UK's economic outlook ahead of this month's Bank of England meeting later this morning.

Drinkaware aims to cut alcohol misuse in young people with life skills education

Published: 03 October, 2011

Drinkaware has launched a life-skills based education programme with the aim of lowering alcohol misuse among young people.

Bibendum appoints new management board

Published: 28 September, 2011

Bibendum Wine has appointed new management board that includes; Fiona Cochran marketing director, Bob Smyllie operations director and Kirstie Papworth supply director.

Weekly currency round up sees sterling slip

Published: 08 July, 2011

The weekly roundup of currency saw sterling slip against the US dollar and euro on Thursday after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold.

Currency analysis December 14: sterling on a three week high

Published: 14 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 14: sterling on a three week high.
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Currency analysis, December 10: sterling slips against US dollar

Published: 10 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 10 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling slips against US dollar. For bespoke currency advice for the drinks industry go to www.smartwinespirits.com

Currency analysis, December 9: sterling hits two week high

Published: 09 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 9 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling hits a two week high.
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Currency update: December 3

Published: 03 December, 2010

Currency analysis for December 3 looks at a setback for sterling. You can access bespoke currency advice from Smart Currency Exchange at www.smartwinespirits.com.

Investors sell the single currency

Published: 10 November, 2010

Sterling rose to a six week high against the euro yesterday after concerns over debt in the Euro zone caused investors to sell the single currency.

Currency update, October 18 - sterling hits high of $1.61

Published: 18 October, 2010

Sterling rose to the highest level against the US dollar since the end of January on Friday after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said that low inflation gave a case for more intervention by the Federal Reserve.