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British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Brexit, PMI Numbers and Trade Talks in Focus

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Brexit, PMI Numbers and Trade Talks in Focus On the Macro For the Dollar: Key stats include December durable goods orders, February’s Philly FED Manufacturing Index, prelim U.S private sect.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsFeb 18th, 2019

Currencies: Dollar drifts lower as Brexit talks, data make for volatile British pound

The U.S. dollar trades slightly weaker versus many of its rivals on Wednesday, as investors focus on turmoil surrounding the British pound, as well as China’s reiteration that it wouldn’t use its yuan as a trade war tool......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 19th, 2018

Currencies: Dollar drifts lower as Brexit talks, data pull British pound in opposite directions

The U.S. dollar trades slightly weaker versus many of its rivals on Wednesday, as investors focus on turmoil surrounding the British pound, as well as China’s reiteration that it wouldn’t use its yuan as a trade war tool......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 19th, 2018

Stocks rise with eyes on trade talks; pound rallies

Stocks rose on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet with China's top trade negotiator on Friday, while the British pound rallied after the prime ministers of Britain and Ireland revived hopes of a possible Brexit deal......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 10th, 2019

Stocks fall as trade tensions rise further; Brexit battle hurts pound

Stocks fell on Tuesday as U.S.-China tensions rose further ahead of high-level trade talks, while the British pound sank on reports that Brexit negotiations were close to breaking down......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Stocks fall on trade angst; Brexit battle hurts pound

Oil prices and stocks across major markets fell on Tuesday as tensions rose between China and the United States ahead of high-level trade talks, while the British pound sank on reports that Brexit negotiations were close to breaking down......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 8th, 2019

Trade optimism aids stocks, sterling gains after Brexit ruling

Hopes for rekindled trade talks between the United States and China supported stock markets on Tuesday, while the British pound firmed as the UK Supreme Court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament was unlawful......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 24th, 2019

London Markets: British stocks climb cautiously on Brexit and trade war hopes, central bank easing

British stocks climbed higher on Friday on hopes for a Brexit deal and after U.S.-China trade talks resumed but the FTSE 100 was held back by a stronger pound......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 20th, 2019

Asia lifted as Wall Street climbs on trade developments, pound sags

Asian stocks rose on Monday, as signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks and firmer Wall Street shares supported sentiment, although another defeat for British Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal added to the pound's recent woes......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 31st, 2019

Trade hopes buoy stocks, Brexit setback hits pound

Stock markets around the world moved higher on Friday following signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks, while the British pound fell after lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit agreement for the third time......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 29th, 2019

Stocks fueled by trade hopes, Brexit setback hits pound, German yields

Stock markets around the world moved higher on Friday following signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks, while the British pound and German bond yields fell after lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit agreement for the third time......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 29th, 2019

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) focus will be on U.S. employment numbers for the remainder of the week

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) focus will be on U.S. employment numbers for the remainder of the week GBP/USD continues to lose ground in the Tuesday session. In North American trade, the pair is trading at 1.3138, down 0.32.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsMar 7th, 2019

Currencies: Pound edges higher against dollar, euro as EU talks compromise ‘Brexit’ deal

The British pound gains against its major rivals on Wednesday as currency traders focus on progress in talks between the U.K. and the European Union, as the country attempts to exit from the trading bloc with a trade pact arrangement in tow......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 10th, 2018

Currencies: Pound trades higher against dollar, euro as EU talks compromise ‘Brexit’ deal

The British pound gains against its major rivals on Wednesday as currency traders focus on progress in talks between the U.K. and the European Union, as the country attempts to exit from the trading bloc with a trade pact arrangement in tow......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 10th, 2018

Currencies: Pound holds steady as May seen weighing extending Brexit transition

The British pound on Thursday stabilizes amid reports that U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is considering a longer transition period within the EU as Britain attempts to break an impasse in talks to forge a new relationship with Europe’s trade bloc......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 18th, 2018

Pound soars in relief rally after the UK and EU extend the deadline for Brexit trade talks

Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday a deal could be reach.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 14th, 2020

Market Extra: British pound surges as U.K. and EU set to go ‘the extra mile’ on Brexit deal

Financial markets are set to parse news that U.K. and EU leaders agreed that they should go “the extra mile” to try to find a compromise on a trade deal, following a Sunday phone conversation......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 14th, 2020

Market Extra: British pound sees a pop as U.K. and EU set to go ‘the extra mile’ on Brexit deal

Financial markets are set to parse news that U.K. and EU leaders agreed that they should go “the extra mile” to try to find a compromise on a trade deal, following a Sunday phone conversation......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 13th, 2020

Pound slips as lead U.K. negotiator says little progress made in Brexit talks

The British pound f.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 15th, 2020

U.S. trade rep Lighthizer to meet British counterpart as allies gear up for talks

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will meet with Britain's trade minister Liz Truss this week, British government officials said on Tuesday, as the two allies gear up for post-Brexit trade talks that could prove contentious......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 25th, 2020

EU agrees to start British trade talks after Brexit deal approved: Sources

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson skipped the summit because of an election on Thursday in which his Conservative Party won a landslide victory......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 13th, 2019