Boris Johnson to submit new proposals to Brussels

What a difference three days makes. On Monday, I said how there was so much more than Brexit in the headlines – GDP figures, speculation over the BoE governor – but today, all of that will be overshadowed as the government publishes its new Brexit proposals. Will it...


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USD: Manufacturing PMI falls to 10 year low

The dollar was strong against the pound and the euro yesterday, despite a surprise dip in manufacturing activity. The ISM Manufacturing figure fell to a 10 year low, tumbling to 47.8 and missing expectations of a rise to 50 from 49.1. This fall is reportedly a...


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EUR: Euro profits from pressure on pound

Euro has started the day stronger against the pound, as objections to the UK’s Brexit plans began even before any publication. It was also boosted by stronger-than-expected German manufacturing figures, providing some positive news an economy largely seen as troubled...


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GBP: Pound drops to three-week low

Sterling dropped to a three week low against the dollar yesterday, and was low against the euro in anticipation of the Prime Minister revealing his plan for an amended Brexit agreement. His new proposals are expected to offer an alternative to the controversial Irish...


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Pound weak ahead of Brexit plan reveal

The pound is weak this morning ahead of Boris Johnson revealing his plan for a Brexit agreement, likely to be made public following his conference speech this morning. Opposition has already been voiced on proposals for customs checks between Northern Ireland and the...


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