28 October 2019 British Pound Tipped to Rise amid Brexit 'Flextension' and as Opposition MPs Support Election Bid

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 tri…

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26 October 2019 HSBC: Pound Sterling's "Balance of Risks" Pointed Higher, see Further Upside vs. Euro and Dollar if Brexit Deal Passes

Foreign exchange strategists at HSBC say they believe the "balance of risks" facing the British Pound are now tilted to the upside.

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25 October 2019 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 vote for an earl…

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24 October 2019 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.

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23 October 2019 Rising Uncertainty Kills Sterling's Rally, but Damage Forecast to Remain Limited

Recent developments in the Brexit saga now mean the Pound will probably get stuck in a ‘wait-and-see’ sideways range for the foreseeable future, says Chris Turner, global head of strategy at ING Ba…

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23 October 2019 Elections Ahead: Pound Sterling now at Risk of Decline vs. Euro and Dollar says Analyst

The British Pound will be held down over coming days and weeks if Brexit is delayed to allow for the UK to carry out a General Election, an outcome that is increasingly likely after Parliament last…

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22 October 2019 Pound Sterling Slips After Johnson Pauses Brexit Deal's Progress through Parliament

The British Pound was seen falling back from recent gains after Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament that should MPs fail to back a key piece of legislation tonight, he would pull the entir…

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