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London Markets: British stocks rise in new year rally but pound slides on hard Brexit fears

British stocks began the new year with a bang on Thursday but the pound slipped as 2020 started with the same old Brexit fears......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 2nd, 2020

Global stocks rise despite lackluster results; sterling creeps up as EU delays Brexit decision

World stock indexes climbed on Wednesday as investors brushed aside some earnings disappointments, while the British pound inched up as European Union leaders delayed a decision on whether to grant Britain a three-month Brexit extension......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 23rd, 2019

Stocks flat on data, earnings; pound volatile

A gauge of world stock markets was flat on Wednesday as U.S. data that raised concerns about a slowing economy was offset by a solid start to earnings season, while sterling was volatile as negotiations on a Brexit deal continued......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 16th, 2019

Stocks little changed on data, earnings; pound choppy

A gauge of world stock markets was little changed on Wednesday on the heels of U.S. data that raised concerns about a slowing economy, while sterling was volatile as negotiations on a Brexit deal continued......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 16th, 2019

Global stocks, pound rise on cautious Brexit deal hopes

Asian stocks and the pound gained on Tuesday as investors held out hope that Britain still had a chance of avoiding a messy exit from the European Union at key negotiations this week......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 15th, 2019

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

Trump impeachment move knocks stocks, Brexit rattles pound

World stocks fell to a two-week low and risk assets withered on Wednesday after U.S. lawmakers called for an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, raising the prospects of prolonged political uncertainty amid a fresh rise in trade tensions......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 25th, 2019

Easing political worries in Europe lift shares, pound jumps

Easing worries over political risk in Britain and Italy helped stocks rise on Wednesday with the pound bouncing from three-year lows after a parliamentary vote raised the prospect of another delay to Brexit......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 4th, 2019

British pound plunges on rising prospect of a no-deal Brexit

Oil prices have rallied on data showing a plunge in US stockpiles that fuelled hopes for demand in the world's biggest economy.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 28th, 2019

British pound plunges on rising prospect of a no-deal Brexit

Oil prices have rallied on data showing a plunge in US stockpiles that fuelled hopes for demand in the world's biggest economy.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 28th, 2019

Stocks rise on earnings; sterling falls

A host of upbeat earnings pushed U.S. stocks higher on Tuesday and world stocks rose in anticipation of central bank easing, while pound sterling fell on the expected confirmation of hard-Brexit advocate Boris Johnson as Britain's next prime minister......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 23rd, 2019

UK economy grows more than expected in May but does little to lift pound

Britain's economy grew more than expected in May, helped by a rebound in car production after Brexit-related shutdowns, according to figures that will ease concerns about the extent of the country's slowdown. Pascale Davies reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersJul 10th, 2019

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Brexit uncertainty and turmoil continue

British Pound: USD/GBP (GBP=X) Brexit uncertainty and turmoil continue GBP/USD dropped over 1.3% last week, as Brexit uncertainty and turmoil continue. We’ll get a snapshot of the health of the British economy, with the.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsMar 31st, 2019

Asia shares slip after China data, pound near 9-month peak

Asian shares stumbled on Thursday after Chinese data signaled further weakness in the world's second-biggest economy while the pound eased off nine-month highs ahead of another Brexit vote......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 14th, 2019

Asia shares take a breather, pound near nine-month peak

Asian shares paused on Thursday as investors awaited data from China for clues about the health of the world's second largest economy while the pound shot up to near nine-month highs as the risk of a no-deal Brexit receded following a late-night vote......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2019

Market Snapshot: S&P 500, Nasdaq set for 3rd gain in a row, as investors watch Boeing, Brexit issues

U.S. stocks rise Wednesday, putting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on track for a third straight day of gains, as investors weighed conflicting data on the U.S. economy with concerns tied to the U.K.’s exit from the European Union......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 13th, 2019

Pound jumps, Asian shares rise after changes to Brexit deal

The pound jumped on Tuesday and Asian shares rose after the European Commission agreed to changes in a Brexit deal ahead of a vote in the British parliament on a divorce agreement......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 11th, 2019

Asian shares struggle after U.S. payrolls shock

Asian shares struggled for traction on Monday after U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy, while investor jitters ahead of crucial Brexit votes in the UK parliament this week weighed on the pound......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 11th, 2019

Asian shares decline as U.S. jobs data clouds global outlook

Asian shares pulled back on Monday after U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy while investor jitters ahead of crucial Brexit votes in the UK parliament this week weighed on the pound......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 10th, 2019