MPs vote to take control of Brexit

The pound strengthened as MPs voted yesterday evening to take control of the parliamentary timetable and therefore Brexit, by 329 votes to 302. We can now expect a series of indicative votes on Wednesday, in which Parliament gives its say on a number of Brexit...


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USD: Dollar looks ahead to US-China trade talks

The dollar looked weak against the pound and strong against the euro on Friday, as the Brexit extension and German PMI data came into play. The euro’s weakness was a relief for the greenback, which had come under pressure earlier this week after the Federal Reserve...


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EUR: Poor economic data rattles markets

The euro weakened on Friday against the pound as poor performance continues to plague the Eurozone, with German 10-year bond yield turning negative and manufacturing hitting a seven-year low. Analysts predict a further boost in individual government spending over this...


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All eyes on Parliament’s next move

This week is shaping up to be another one of uncertainty and volatility. Theresa May is meeting with the Cabinet today to set out her Brexit strategy, but it’s unclear where that will go. Last week, John Bercow ruled out bringing back her withdrawal agreement for...


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