by Christopher Nye | Jan 30, 2019
Last night, the government-backed amendment, tabled by the senior Conservative Graham Brady, was narrowly passed in the Commons. Ultimately, this means that Theresa May now has two weeks to renegotiate the Irish backstop issue with Brussels. However, EU leaders have...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 30, 2019
Reaction to last night’s result is certainly mixed, with the more conservative papers lauding Theresa May’s achievements and the fact she managed to unite her party, while others appear concerned by the latest developments. It is difficult to know exactly what to make...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 29, 2019
Stocks around the world drifted lower yesterday as investors appear to be nervous about the high-level trade talks that will take place between the US and China later this week. It will be hoped that some progress can be made when negotiators meet in Washington on...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 29, 2019
Yesterday, Reuters reported that Greece is preparing to issue a new five-year bond. Last August, the country emerged from its third international bailout programme since 2010 and the issuing of new bonds is a means to generate some much-needed capital. Put simply,...
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by Christopher Nye | Jan 29, 2019
There are now just 59 days until Brexit and I have absolutely no idea what will happen next. MPs will vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal tonight, as well as several amendments – although exactly which of those tabled will be considered is the decision of one man....
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