U.K. Prime Minister May
Mixed Dollar
November 16, 2018
The exit of British officials protesting the Brexit deal terms did not snowball, and Prime Minister May remains in power for now. Sterling rebounded 0.3% against the dollar and euro. The Ftse has lost 0.3%, and the 10-year British gilt yield climbed four basis points. The dollar also fell 0.3% against the yen and 0.1% […] More
Sterling Falters but Equities Performed Better in the U.K. than Elsewhere
November 13, 2017
British Prime Minister May’s own-party support continues to erode, leaving her with only a flimsy hold on power. The pound dropped 0.8% overnight, and the 10-year gilt yield is four basis points lower. However, whereas stocks in most markets overnight fell, the Ftse shows no net change. Equities declined 300 points or 1.3% in Japan, […] More
