EU leaders to decide on Brexit extension

The pound is stable this morning as markets wait for this evening’s decision on an extension to Brexit. It seems highly likely that one will be granted, but it remains to be seen how long it’ll last. May will present her case to the EU27 this evening, having already...


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USD: Trump proposes tariffs on EU goods

The dollar weakened against several currencies yesterday as recent strong economic data caused investors to move to safe-haven positions. Meanwhile, President Trump has proposed tariffs on EU goods worth $11.2 billion. If these tariffs go ahead, they would increase...


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EUR: US threatens tariffs on more EU goods

Fears of a US-EU trade war have reared their head again, as Trump has proposed further tariffs on goods coming from the European Union, ranging from cheese and wine through to industrial goods. As Italy deals with a recession worries and the German economy continues...


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Pound stable as markets await Brexit talk results

The pound kept its ground against the euro this morning as the Prime Minister is set to meet Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel to put forward her case for a short Brexit extension. With claims of a breakthrough with Labour on the horizon, it seems that the markets are...


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