The dollar fell to its lowest level in several years against many currencies on Wednesday, December 30th, as dealers bypassed a new delay in approving monetary stimulus in the United States and continued betting on the possibility of additional financial aid. The dollar hit its lowest level in more than …
Read More »UK and EU Express Relief Over Brexit Deal
The recently agreed-upon Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) is a good agreement for the fisheries industry, Reuters cited a senior member of the UK’s negotiating team as saying on Tuesday. “The deal we have got recognizes UK sovereignty over our fishing waters, …
Read More »US Dollar is Falling Amid Optimism About Pandemic-Related Aid
The dollar was not affected much after US President Donald Trump did not implement his threat to block an aid package for those affected by Covid-19 amid weak trading Monday due to holidays. The pound sterling hovered below its highest level in two and a half years in Asian trading, …
Read More »Currencies Overview: US Dollar Little Changed
The dollar was not affected much after US President Donald Trump did not implement his threat to block an aid package for those affected by Covid-19 amid weak trading Monday due to holidays. The pound sterling hovered below its highest level in two and a half years in Asian trading, …
Read More »Currencies Overview: GBP Rising and USD Under Threat Amid Hopes of a Near Brexit Deal
The British pound extended gains Thursday, December 24, amid expectations that an agreement related to Britain’s exit from the European Union is imminent after a long period of being considered difficult to achieve, which raises hopes that Britain will be able to avoid an economic disruption with the beginning of …
Read More »Currencies Overview: EUR and AUD Rallied as Trump’s Threat to Halt Stimulus is Ignored
The euro resumed its rise towards the level of $1.22 and the dollar fell on Wednesday, December 23, as currency dealers did not stop much at US President Donald Trump’s threat not to approve a $ 892 billion aid package linked to Covid-19. Trump said the long-awaited stimulus package should …
Read More »EU Making Final Push for Brexit Agreement
The European Union (EU) is reportedly making a final push, in trade talks with the United Kingdom (UK), for an agreement for the post-Brexit stage. Fishing rights remain the issue where the biggest disagreement lies, Reuters has reported citing the EU’s chief negotiator. “We are really in a crucial moment. …
Read More »Currencies Overview: EUR and GBP Facing Pressure, US Dollar Continues to Rise
The euro and the pound faced pressure against the dollar today, Tuesday, with the outbreak of a new strain of the Coronavirus in Britain, which led to the closure of important trade routes and caused a crisis in supply chains with the close of the deadline for concluding a trade …
Read More »Congress Approves Long-Awaited $900 Billion Covid Rescue Package
The US Congress has passed the long-awaited “stimulus package” Covid relief bill and the government’s funding plan Here are key provisions that will be included as part of the agreement, according to summaries of the legislation released by Democratic and GOP leadership: Direct payment checks of up to $600 per …
Read More »London Not Looking to Extend Brexit Transitional Period
The United Kingdom (UK) has no intention to extend the Brexit transitional period, which ends on December 31 in order to allow more time for negotiations with the European Union (EU), as expressed by a spokesperson for the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, …
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