by Christopher Nye | Apr 11, 2019
The pound showed a brief upward tick early this morning as EU leaders announced a flexible Brexit extension until 31st October. Longer than the Prime Minister’s publicly intended deadline, but shorter than Tusk’s, the delay is ‘flexible’ in that the deadline can be...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 10, 2019
One very small industry that has suffered in the past few weeks is whoever was making those online Brexit countdown clocks. Poor guys, hopefully they found employment elsewhere. As 29th March disappears into the past, anyone looking to become resident abroad before...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 10, 2019
The dollar weakened slightly last night as fears of a trade war between America and Europe rose following Tweets from Donald Trump. Business optimism came just above forecast, at 101.8 instead of 101.3, in a sign of positivity for the US. Increased tariffs on EU goods...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 10, 2019
The euro has stayed relatively stable over yesterday and this morning, with the main news yet to come. At 13:10, the ECB will hold a press conference, expected to see rate hikes put off. Then, this evening, EU leaders will decide on a Brexit extension. Charles Michel,...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 10, 2019
The markets – and politicians – are watching with baited to see the result of EU leaders’ vote on a Brexit extension. The general feeling is that an extension will be agreed, but it remains to be see what form it will take. Theresa May will address the meeting at...
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