bobby12 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think the BOJ wants the yen devalued if my understanding is right. Didnt they hold a summit in late Nov in the USA for that reason? Link to post Share on other sites
Crustanoid 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Can't believe how much more you got to the pound less than a year ago. Major changes. Hoping it goes back a bit the other way. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Originally Posted By: pie-eater I see the pounds is staging a 'comeback' at 129.105 at the moment. Woaahaaah, steady on there! Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 133 now, probably cos of Obamas talk of bailout. I wonder if its a dead cat bounce... Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 134. I wonder what it will be this time next year. Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 i'm currently staying at Hilton Narita on my way home. just popped downstairs and bought a hambuger from the local cafe - 2400Y that cost would feed a small family for a whole day in australia right now Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Well, it is the Hilton.... but still, a lot of dosh. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 These days I feel bad buying food or eating out when I convert the price to GBP. I just want to miser away every last yen at the moment! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Originally Posted By: bobby12 These days I feel bad buying food or eating out when I convert the price to GBP. I just want to miser away every last yen at the moment! i don't convert it anymore, its a fruitless exercise since we are earning and spending yen there is no point in thinking on pounds......and its also depressing! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yeah the only time to think is when sending cash back. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 It's fun then! Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I try to send back a fair whack of my salary, so i inevitably think in terms of GBP still. Its weird, UK used to be 'rip off britain' and I thought everything here was cheap. In the space of a few months its turned on its head. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Believe me, it's still rip off britain when it wants to be. There are tons of "SALES" on right now though with shops trying desperately to get people to actually buy things. Real quality bargains can be found. I bought a suit this weekend --- normal price 550 quid, my price 150. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just sent another chunk of dough back to the UK. The rate seems to be lingering in the 136-8 region at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Don't expect decent savings rates at this end though. Though I suppose compared to your 0.0000001% over there they are still big. Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 They're actually many times better than that. Still with a fair few zeros after the . though Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I got 280 yen the other day interest for a whole year! Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 If you send that 280 yen home though, you could perhaps buy a car! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 You can get 2.1% interest in Japan now, but you've got to stick it away for 10 years. Anything could happen in that time. Pound's nearly at 140. Cue Rule Britannia! Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Anyone have any idea why GBP has been climbing the past 2 weeks? Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Just selling Japan, probably not because of anything strong in the pound Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Yes it is up to 140 or thereabouts Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 There's a lot of yen selling going on now. Will be interesting to see how it settles out and if the extreme endaka can be relieved somewhat. Let's hope so. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Back down to under 140, can't seem to get out above that. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm really thinking about what to do now with my money. Until recently it was fairly easy because I could get 6-7% gross on savings and it was hassle free but now with the rates being something like -20% I need to find an alternative. Thinking of buying some property. Link to post Share on other sites
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