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British Pound Advances after Farage Boosts Odds of a Conservative Majority on Dec. 12
11 November, 2019 |
The British Pound has moved notably higher in Monday trade after the Brexit Party announced they will not contest existing Conservative seats.
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Pound Sterling Today: GDP Growth Falls to Decade Low, but Currency Markets to Remain Fixated on Polls
11 November, 2019 |
The British Pound opens the new week close to recent levels against the Euro, U.S. Dollar and other major currencies, but some short-term volatility could be introduced into Sterling exchange rates should today's economic data release provide a surprise.
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Pound Sterling Would "Go Through the Roof" vs. Dollar and Euro on Conservative Majority: UBP’s Kinsella
08 November, 2019 |
If the result of the next general election is a Conservative win with a majority the British Pound will rise substantially versus the U.S. Dollar, reaching as high as 1.35, maybe even 1.40, says Peter Kinsella, global head of FX strategy at Union Bancaire Privee.
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Bank of England Surprise sends Pound Sterling Lower
07 November, 2019 |
Pound Sterling was in retreat Thursday after the latest interest rate decision revealed dissent on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Bank of England (BoE), with some rate setters having voted for an immediate reduction in borrowing costs in order to support the slowing economy.
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Pound Sterling to Remain "Depressed" vs. Euro & Dollar as Hung Parliament Beckons says Analyst
05 November, 2019 |
The British Pound is seen trading softer against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday, but is holding familiar levels against the Euro as a multi-week recovery is put on hold by the General Election campaign.
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Pound Sterling can Edge Higher vs. Euro and Dollar from here says Analyst
04 November, 2019 |
"GBP has scope to edge higher against most major currencies. Recent polls of voting intentions show the Conservative party’s lead is widening and they could achieve a majority government" - Kim Mundy at CBA.
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Pound Sterling Today: Holding Gains vs. Euro & Dollar but Forecast to Weaken Before General Election by one Leading Analyst
01 November, 2019 |
The British Pound strengthened on the final day of trade in October, amidst polls showing that the Conservative Party maintain a comfortable lead, that if maintained could deliver a majority Government for Boris Johnson.
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Election Called: "Pound Sterling Continues to be Extraordinarily Confused", Volatility vs. Euro and Dollar Dies
30 October, 2019 |
With Parliament agreeing a December 12 election, the door to a period of fresh political uncertainty is now open for Sterling.
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Labour to Back an Election, Currency Markets to Treat Sterling with Caution over Coming Weeks
29 October, 2019 |
The strong upside momentum seen earlier in October has certainly faded, with traders and investors eyeing a General Election campaign in the lead up to Christmas as being a reason to remain cautious on the UK currency.
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British Pound Today: EU Agree Brexit Extension, PIMCO go Overweight Sterling
28 October, 2019 |
The British Pound is seen trading with a slightly positive tone at the time of writing on Monday morning following the agreeing of a Brexit extension by the EU, while one major financial services institution saying they are now going 'overweight' the currency.
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British Pound Tipped to Rise amid Brexit 'Flextension' and as Opposition MPs Support Election Bid
28 October, 2019 |
The Pound rose was on its front foot Monday after the EU granted the UK a 'flextension' of the Article 50 period and amid speculation the Prime Minister may have the number of votes required to trigger an election, although technical analysts studying the charts suggest the British currency can make further gains in the days ahead.
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HSBC: Pound Sterling's "Balance of Risks" Pointed Higher, see Further Upside vs. Euro and Dollar if Brexit Deal Passes
26 October, 2019 |
Foreign exchange strategists at HSBC say they believe the "balance of risks" facing the British Pound are now tilted to the upside.
Pound Sterling Outlook: Looming Political "Deadlock is without Modern Precedent"
The British Pound is likely to retain a heavy tone in the short-term as the UK political environment descends into crippling uncertainty, after the Government said it would table a…
Pound Sterling Extends Losses as Johnson Makes Fresh Bid for an Election
The British Pound fell further from recent multi-month highs Thursday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would ask Parliament to vote for a snap General Election on Monday.