by Christopher Nye | May 9, 2019
Yesterday, the dollar was mostly flat against major currencies and it is weak this morning, as the markets await news on the US-China trade talks. Trump has said that China ‘broke the deal’ agreed with the US and that he wouldn’t back down on Friday’s tariff rise...
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by Christopher Nye | May 9, 2019
It’s a quiet week for the euro following publication of economic forecasts earlier this week, which expect growth at a moderate pace. The highest rates are forecast in Eastern Europe, with a slower pace in the UK, France and especially Germany. Attention is turning to...
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by Christopher Nye | May 9, 2019
The pound slipped further yesterday afternoon as it became apparent that cross-party Brexit talks would not be reaching a conclusion any time soon. There were even reports that the negotiations were ‘near collapse’, sending sterling even lower. But Prime Minister...
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by Christopher Nye | May 9, 2019
The pound is heading into volatile territory as a sense of urgency hits Brexit talks. Although Theresa May has ruled out a resolution before the European elections, she still hopes to find one before MEPs take their seats. In the EU, forecasts expect moderate growth...
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by Christopher Nye | May 8, 2019
The dollar found itself in a stronger position yesterday due to the latest developments in the US-China trade war. After chief negotiator Robert Lighthizer revealed that China have failed to stick to some of their commitments, Trump threatened a rise in tariffs. This...
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