Comments by Irish foreign minister, Simon Coveney
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Pound slips to two-month low, then rebounds
Forex news from the European trading session – 22 September 2020
Headlines:
Markets:
– GBP leads, EUR lags on the day
– European equities higher; E-minis up 0.2%
Headlines:
Markets:
– GBP leads, EUR lags on the day
– European equities higher; E-minis up 0.2%
USD/JPY hangs on above 104.00 but sellers still keep near-term control for now
USD/JPY trade a little lower at 104.40 levels currently
The pair looked almost set for a break under 104.00 yesterday before a bid came through near the figure level to .
The pair looked almost set for a break under 104.00 yesterday before a bid came through near the figure level to .
Brexit talks reportedly going ‚a bit better than expected‘, said to have ‚window of opportunity‘
Sky News political editor, Beth Rigby, tweets
„Was decided in June there would be informal talks before the 9th round (next week). EU source tells me that talks have been going a bit better than expected & there is a ‚window of opportunity‘ (subject to the full application of WA)“
„Was decided in June there would be informal talks before the 9th round (next week). EU source tells me that talks have been going a bit better than expected & there is a ‚window of opportunity‘ (subject to the full application of WA)“
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen, dollar advance on risk-off wave
Forex news from the European trading session – 21 September 2020
Headlines:
Markets:
– JPY leads, NZD lags on the day
– European equities down heavily; E-minis down 1.5%
Headlines:
Markets:
– JPY leads, NZD lags on the day
– European equities down heavily; E-minis down 1.5%
UK chief medical adviser Whitty: It is difficult to balance between the virus and the economy
Comments by UK chief medical adviser, Chris Whitty
So far, the briefing is a bit of a boring one as they are mainly outlining the current virus situation across the UK and saying that it needs to be taken seriously.
So far, the briefing is a bit of a boring one as they are mainly outlining the current virus situation across the UK and saying that it needs to be taken seriously.
Munich reportedly to tighten limits on gatherings starting from Thursday
Private gatherings will be restricted to no more than 5 persons or two households, including for eating out at restaurants
This is a bit of a big change, as there is no limit for private gatherings at home and those meeting in public spaces can only do so in a group of up to 10
This is a bit of a big change, as there is no limit for private gatherings at home and those meeting in public spaces can only do so in a group of up to 10
Norway proposes that its sovereign wealth fund should invest more in US stocks, less in Europe
Norway publishes the white paper on its sovereign wealth fund proposals
The proposition suggests that the sovereign wealth fund should change its „geographical composition“ and should reduce its share holdings of developed markets in Europe, instead increasing its share of US and Canadian stocks.
The proposition suggests that the sovereign wealth fund should change its „geographical composition“ and should reduce its share holdings of developed markets in Europe, instead increasing its share of US and Canadian stocks.
UK’s Hancock: Mass vaccine rollout could happen in first few months of next year
Further comments by UK health secretary, Matt Hancock
A bit of an optimistic take by Hancock surely, but that’s what all governments are preaching for the time being. This is also mostly to manage public perception of the pandemic in general and to sort of highlight that they have ‚a plan for the future‘.
A bit of an optimistic take by Hancock surely, but that’s what all governments are preaching for the time being. This is also mostly to manage public perception of the pandemic in general and to sort of highlight that they have ‚a plan for the future‘.
Tropical storm Beta will threaten Texas coast
Storm set to strengthen
Tropical storm Beta has formed in the gulf of Mexico and threatens heavy rains and a storm surge along the coast in the days ahead.
The NHC expects some strengthening later today and hurricane-force winds within 36 hours.
Tropical storm Beta has formed in the gulf of Mexico and threatens heavy rains and a storm surge along the coast in the days ahead.
The NHC expects some strengthening later today and hurricane-force winds within 36 hours.