Pound dips, but just a little, as EU talks stall

The pound fell by around 0.5% against the euro yesterday as EU-UK trade talks remained in stalemate. With the news focusing on the Manchester Covid funding row and potential for a further lockdown if England opts to follow Wales, there was little new on the Brexit...


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USD: Dollar on stimulus watch

The dollar has strengthened slightly this morning on uncertainty surrounding a stimulus bill from Congress. On Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave Congress 48 hours for a bill to be agreed upon before the US election. In a phone call with Secretary Steven Mnuchin...


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EUR: Economic recovery is losing momentum

The euro’s strength against the dollar continues to wane as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Europe. ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos said recent economic data showed that recovery is losing momentum. However, he noted that countries will want to avoid a...


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GBP: EU willing to intensify negotiations

The pound is still well supported against the euro and the dollar this morning. EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, said yesterday that the EU are ready to discuss and finalise the legal texts for a Brexit deal and intensify negotiations. Michael Gove said he viewed...


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