Historically exchange rates have swung around like a pendulum.

One thing I have noticed is that we are having a spate of TV ads over here inviting visits to the USA - the last time that happened was following 9/11.

There is even an ad just for California, complete with a cameo appearance of the "Terminator."

Fuel prices are rising all over and that has a knock on effect on other prices. Every time I fill my car tank it seems to have gone up. We are now paying an average of £1.07 for a litre of petrol.