The pound is still at strong levels against the euro and the dollar this morning, despite data released yesterday showing that UK retail took a hit in October. Optimism for a Brexit deal continues. Talks will finish in London today and move to Brussels tomorrow.
The euro is weaker this morning due to news of a potential lockdown in France and increased restrictions in Germany. In the US, President Trump has indicated that there will be no stimulus package before the US election, which takes place next week.
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