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Is the pound set to suffer amidst Johnson’s latest political woes?

Another day of political turmoil awaits Johnson’s government after two top cabinet members Sunak and Javid resigned yesterday. But does the British pound care?

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Boris Johnson stumbles over the line (but there are no winners here)

The British pound hit some turbulence overnight thanks to the confidence vote (or lack of) for UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

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June 6, 2022 11:24 PM
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Brexit deal could be reached by Christmas: GBP/USD, EUR/GBP

“Sources” say a Brexit trade deal is “imminent”.

December 23, 2020 01:29 PM

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European Market Open: Prepare for another week of Brexit uncertainty

Talks will continue after failing to deliver a breakthrough over the weekend, but a no-deal Brexit remains the most likely outcome as we start a new trading week.

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December 14, 2020 03:00 AM
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Will a Brexit breakthrough ever come?

UK and EU leaders agree that negotiations should continue but a no-deal Brexit is still the most likely outcome on December 31.

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December 13, 2020 11:35 AM
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What would a no-deal Brexit mean for markets?

The UK and the EU are on course for a no-deal Brexit that could rattle financial markets. We look at what it means for the pound, the FTSE 100, and stocks.

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December 11, 2020 05:00 PM
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GBP lower ahead of weekend Brexit negotiations: GBP/USD, EUR/GBP

Boris Johnson set the new deadline for to a trade deal to be done on Sunday night.

December 11, 2020 12:44 PM
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European Market Open: Indices mixed amid ‘strong possibility’ of no-deal Brexit

The two sides remain far apart on three major sticking points – fisheries, governance and maintaining a level playing field.

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December 11, 2020 03:00 AM
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European Market Open: Indices to open lower as Brexit talks rumble on

A spokesman for Number 10 said ‘very large gaps remain’ while von der Leyen said the two sides were still ‘far apart’.

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December 10, 2020 03:00 AM
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European Market Open: European indices to surge higher as focus remains on Brexit talks

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is set to meet European Commission president Ursala von der Leyen in Brussels later today, with dinner pencilled in tonight, as the pair try and break the Brexit deadlock.

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December 9, 2020 03:00 AM
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European Market Open: Brexit talks to go down to the wire

European stocks are set to open lower on Tuesday as Brexit negotiations failed to deliver a breakthrough yesterday.

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December 8, 2020 03:00 AM
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Brexit Headlines Leading to GBP Volatility: EUR/GBP, GBP/USD, GBP/NZD

Headlines will push the Pound around over the next few days.

December 7, 2020 02:20 PM

[Video] GBP/USD: Bojo is back to business

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to work today after suffering from the coronavirus.

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April 27, 2020 08:29 AM

BoJo and Brexit are back

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will return to work today after suffering from the coronavirus.

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April 27, 2020 03:46 AM

GBP/USD Volatility Depends on Johnson’s Health

Regardless of Boris Johnson’s health, the upside looks limited!

April 7, 2020 05:58 PM
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GBP/USD in 400 Pip Range!

GBP/USD is in a 400-pip range today and up 2.5%

March 26, 2020 03:49 PM
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EUR/GBP Testing 2019 Lows

With today’s price action in Euro and Sterling, the next pair to look at is EUR/GBP.

February 13, 2020 04:57 PM

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GBP/USD in Rally Mode as BoJo Replaces His Finance Minister – 1.32 In Sight?

GBP/USD is rallying for its fourth consecutive day, but remains in the middle of its four-month range centered at 1.30...

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February 13, 2020 09:11 AM
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Same Old Trading for GBP/USD after Brexit

Today officials from both sides began laying out the groundwork for a new agreement

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GBP/USD at Key 1.3000 before Employment Data

This could be the last straw for the MPC if the data is worse.

Pound rebound will divide UK equities again

Sterling’s recovery remains a game of two halves for UK shares

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December 13, 2019 11:02 AM

Stocks are fizzing as Conservatives bring out the champagne

It is Friday the 13th and the UK election results are out. As Boris Johnson is cracking open the champagne the FTSE has rallied 1.6% and the pound is seeing a spectacular bounce against the dollar, up 1.92%.

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December 13, 2019 05:00 AM

Conservatives Crush Labour In A Landslide Victory

Like him or loathe him, Boris Johnson is on track for the biggest election win since Margaret Thatcher, which is some feat given how polarised the Brexit debate has always been.

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December 13, 2019 01:42 AM