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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 11:56 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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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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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

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

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

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Sterling recovers; election tougher and tougher to call

Sterling actually turned higher into the second half of Europe’s Wednesday session

GBP/AUD could Reach 2.00

GBP/AUD is moving higher and could reach near 2.00

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European Market Open: Last chance for Brexit breakthrough

UK prime minister Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursala von der Leyen agreed to make a last-ditch attempt to strike a trade deal during a phone call on Saturday.

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December 7, 2019 04:00 AM

UK ELECTION 2019: The Four Key Scenarios

The four likeliest UK election scenarios - as things stand right now

Another Day, Another Poll

YouGov MRP Poll shows a significant Tory majority

November 27, 2019 02:56 PM