Keeping it simple

One of the good things about an election is listening to some of the cleverest people in the country working out what it all means. For example, the polls strongly point towards a Conservative Party majority of around 50 seats. But, say some analysts, could they be...


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USD: Dollar stronger on trade war rhetoric

The dollar was little changed yesterday, but is slightly stronger this morning as the markets look for developments in the US-China trade war. Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, US Trade representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed...


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FTSE 250 hits highest level in 15 months

The pound came under pressure yesterday as the latest polls showed the lead gap between the Conservatives and Labour narrowing to seven points. This week was largely light on economic data for both the UK and the Eurozone, with politics setting the agenda. However,...


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