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The FX Factor: what 100 food and drink finance leaders told us about currency risk
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The FX Factor: what 100 food and drink finance leaders told us about currency risk

Is currency exposure eroding your profits? In a sector where average net profit margins are just 11.7%, even small external pressures can have a significant commercial impact. According to The FX Factor, a new report from Lumon, a third of...

Jun 12, 2026·3 min read

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Hawkish Fed and potential peace in the Middle East lifts the dollar
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Hawkish Fed and potential peace in the Middle East lifts the dollar

Monetary policy in Europe and the US may be diverging, with the US (perhaps surprisingly) looking to take a more hawkish stance. The difference could spur money market volatility....

Jun 29, 2026·2 min read

Why your commodity cost problem is really an FX problem

Why your commodity cost problem is really an FX problem

You've been watching the commodity markets. Some ingredients might be up, others easing, but it’s the unpredictability itself that’s become the problem. You've had the difficult co...

Jun 25, 2026·5 min read

Dollar recovers as US-Iran deal proves fragile. Starmer resignation hits sterling.
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Dollar recovers as US-Iran deal proves fragile. Starmer resignation hits sterling.

The dollar recovered strongly last week and starts this week close to a one-year high, while sterling has come under fresh pressure after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as...

Jun 22, 2026·4 min read

How interest rates affect exchange rates and business costs
Managing FX risk

How interest rates affect exchange rates and business costs

For businesses that import, export or operate internationally, interest rate decisions can affect more than borrowing costs. They can also influence foreign exchange (FX) rates, wh...

Jun 17, 2026·9 min read

Potential peace deal with Iran? Plus, back-to-back rate decisions from the Fed and the Bank of England this week.
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Potential peace deal with Iran? Plus, back-to-back rate decisions from the Fed and the Bank of England this week.

This week has the makings of one of the most consequential periods for currency markets in recent months — and for businesses with international exposure, it's worth paying close a...

Jun 15, 2026·4 min read

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Food & beverage

When seasonality in the food supply chain fails

How food businesses can stay ahead of unexpected import needs Food businesses can spend weeks securing replacement stock after a supply disruption, only to discover that exchange r...

Jun 10, 2026·8 min read