by Christopher Nye | Oct 28, 2019
MPs will debate the possibility of a general election this afternoon, with a decision potentially as early as 17:00. However, it looks as if the government may not be able to get the two-thirds majority required – but one may still be on the horizon. While Boris...
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by Christopher Nye | Oct 28, 2019
The EU decided on Friday to postpone its announcement of a Brexit extension, with internal division between much of the EU27 and France, the latter of which wants an extension only until November, instead of January. Leaders will meet today to attempt to come to an...
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by Christopher Nye | Oct 25, 2019
The dollar was up against both the pound after a series of positive data for the US. Manufacturing PMI data came in better-than-expected at 51.5 compared to 51.1 the previous month. Services PMI also edged up to 51 in October 2019 from 50.9 in the previous month and...
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by Christopher Nye | Oct 25, 2019
The EU is expected to announce its decision on a Brexit extension today. Thus far, indicators points to a broad consensus to move the deadline three months, but France is said to prefer an extension until only November – and it only needs one member state to veto....
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by Christopher Nye | Oct 25, 2019
The pound was low yesterday afternoon and is down against the euro and the dollar this morning as the Prime Minister announced that he will push for a general election on December the 12th. Johnson has said that he will table a motion for a general election on Monday...
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