GBP: Brexit jitters ahead of trade deal deadline

The pound fell sharply overnight against both the euro and the dollar but has made some recovery this morning. This comes after reports that French officials want EU officials to say talks have failed unless the UK concedes to EU demands within 48 hours. As with talks...


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Brexit headlines impact pound

As we approach the deadline to secure a trade deal, Brexit related headlines are driving the pound. The pound weakened overnight against both the euro and the dollar on reports of Brexit jitters between the two sides, including that French officials want to give the...


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USD: Powell urges Congress for more fiscal help

The dollar is still suffering this morning as positive vaccine news and a push for a US stimulus package sees the greenback move lower. Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, testified in front of Congress yesterday. He warned that the US economy is still in a fragile...


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EUR: Positive German retail sales data

The euro continues its strength against the dollar and is stronger against the pound this morning. Retail sales data for Germany was released this morning, showing that sales jumped 2.6% month-on-month in October, following a 1.9% fall in September and well forecasts...


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GBP: Barnier preps leaders for no-deal

After a strong start to the week, the pound has weakened against the euro and the dollar this morning. It may have weakened due to reports that the EU’s Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, is due to brief EU leaders on the possibility that there may end up being no deal...


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