The pound is continuing its good form on the week
The pound initially shrugged off UK finance minister Sunak’s new announcements to bolster the economy yesterday but they remain part of the more supportive factors in the background, despite some skepticism still abound surrounding the UK economy.

Hong Kong tightens some restrictions amid the rise in virus cases
– Announces tightening of social distancing measures
– To limit restaurant party size to 8 persons per table
This relates to the news . Risk sentiment remains unfazed for the most part despite today’s developments from Tokyo and Hong Kong. US futures are still seen holding closer