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GBP/USD: Why pound parity (1.00) is a potentially plausible prospect
The eerie similarities to the mid-1980s hint that GBP/USD could fall toward parity (1.00) in the coming quarters...

Weekly COT report: GBP futures on the cusp of net-long exposure
What began as a short-covering rally is now seeing increased bullish activity on the British pound futures contract.
GBP/USD: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger?
When Brexit-related uncertainty was at its peak towards the end of last year and in early parts of 2019, the GBP/USD and other pound crosses fell sharply across the board. Yet, since the turn of the year, the GBP/USD has actually been pushing higher despite the bears throwing the kitchen sink at the beleaguered currency.
GBP/JPY drops to support amid Brexit stalemate and CPI miss
The British pound was the weakest major currency yesterday on the back of reports that there was no agreement on a customs union between Labour and Conservatives. It fell further this morning in reaction to the latest consumer inflation data.
GBP/USD Unimpressed by Brexit “Flextension”
The Brexit merry-go-round continues to turn, with today’s news highlighted by the potential for a “flextension” to Brexit negotiations...
GBP/USD Traders React to Latest Brexit Developments: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Over 1,000 days after the UK narrowly voted to leave the European Union, it’s still not remotely clear how the new relationship will look, who is in charge…and even whether the UK will leave at all!
GBP/USD AGAIN SHRUGS OFF UK DATA AMID BREXIT AHEAD OF FOMC
The GBP/USD and the other pound crosses are understandably very sensitive to Brexit-related headlines given that we are fast approaching the March 29 exit date.
Pound Rebounds As MP’s Reject No-Deal Brexit
It was another volatile session for GBP after MP’s rejected a no-deal Brexit, sending the pound broadly higher and reversing prior losses.
GBP/USD Dips to 1.30 as UK Reportedly Rejects the EU’s Latest Brexit Offer
Just hours ago, my colleague Fawad Razaqzada noted that “it was not clear whether any real progress was made by Britain and the European Union in reaching an accord.” While there haven’t been any official statements, much less votes, the EU’s latest offer has reportedly been called a “non-starter” by the DUP and not enough of a change from the previously rejected offers.
Brexit: May Unveils Plan B, Market Shrugs
As my colleague Fawad Razaqzada noted earlier this morning, markets were relatively dull heading into the day’s marquee event, the release of UK PM Theresa May’s “Plan B” Brexit bill. Unfortunately, the “new” proposal did little to shake things up.
Brexit: Betting Markets See Near Coin-Flip Odds of a Second Referendum, “Plan B” on Tap
Much like a rollercoaster ride, this week’s Brexit developments have been full of twists and turns…but have ultimately taken us right back to where we started the week. PM May’s Brexit deal was roundly rejected on Tuesday, but the Prime Minister subsequently won Wednesday’s no confidence vote. As we head into this weekend, May is once again headed to Brussels to try to forge an agreement that will be acceptable to both the EU and Parliament.
Pound pares losses after May's historic defeat
Theresa May suffered a landslide Brexit defeat. Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a vote of no confidence tomorrow. The pound rebounded from initial losses as traders are seeing the defeat as paving the way for an extension to Article 50 rather than the start of a no deal Brexit.
GBP/JPY arrives at critical juncture as Brexit vote looms
Next week’s major market risk event is most likely to be the UK parliament’s so-called “meaningful vote” on the withdrawal agreement Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with the European Union at the back end of last year.
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BREXIT: Corbyn Readies No-Confidence Motion Ahead of Next Week’s Meaningful Vote
The debate over Theresa May’s Brexit deal is careening toward a dramatic conclusion ahead of the scheduled Parliamentary vote on Tuesday.
Brexit Update: Corbyn Submits Symbolic No-Confidence Motion
Another week, another round of Brexit speeches from UK PM Theresa May....
Technical View: GBP/USD’s Chart May Be Uglier Than Brexit Infighting
Over the last couple of days, we’ve covered the drama surrounding the vote on Theresa May’s Brexit bill, from last week’s resignation threats, to rumors of its cancellation, to confirmation of its cancellation. With May presently in Brussels negotiating with EU policymakers, the postponed “meaningful vote” is now slated to be held in the New Year, sometime before January 21.
Brexit Update: EUR/GBP Surges as May Pulls Vote
As we hinted both last week and earlier today, the Parliamentary vote on Theresa May’s Brexit plan has been on its last legs for a while now. In a speech at the House of Commons, the Prime Minister delivered the coup de grâce this afternoon, cancelling tomorrow’s vote and vowing to return to Brussels to renegotiate the controversial Irish border backstop.
Brexit to dominate agenda in busy week for FX
Next week is unquestionably one of the most exciting times you will see in the markets particularly for the GBP/USD and pound crosses as we will have the all-important UK parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal coming up.
More UK Government Aides Threaten to Resign Over May’s Backstop Proposal
According to a report from The Guardian, PM Theresa May could see more government resignations ahead of Tuesday’s Parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal if the Irish backstop is not amended.
Brexit Update: Up, Down, Up, Down, Down…Up…
As anticipated Monday, we’ve already spilled plenty of digital ink on this week’s Brexit developments (see here, here, and here for examples), but the hits just keep coming!