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FX round-up: Pound gains as PM pushes for end to Brexit talks with Labour
Sterling strengthened on Tuesday, as traders played it safe ahead of the US central bank's policy announcement the next day and on the back of reports that the government was aiming for closure in talks with Labour.
FX round-up: Swedish krona, Turkish lira slip as rate-setters turn more dovish
It was a fairly volatile day of trading in foreign exchange markets on Thursday, with big moves in the Swedish krona and Turkish lira after the respective central banks behind them became the latest to sound a dovish note on the outlook.
FX round-up: Early gains for sterling dry up as traders wait on events a Westminster
Early gains for sterling on Tuesday evaporated amid reports that the government was aiming to put the Withdrawal Agreement bill, enshrining Brexit into law, to a vote in Parliament next week.
FX round-up: Pound edges higher, talks between Labour and Government in focus
Sterling edged up on Monday, following remarks from Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who said during a visit to Japan that talks with Labour - which are set to continue over the Easter recess - had been "more constructive than people thought".
China considers ban on bitcoin mining
China's economic planning agency added “virtual currency mining activities” to the list of industries that face a ban in the country.
FX round-up: Pound gains versus US dollar, but dips against the euro
The pound was weaker against the euro at the start of the week, as investors waited for a breakthrough on Brexit despite news that talks between the government and the Labour party had failed to yield any concrete results.
FX round-up: Traders still wary of accidental 'no deal' Brexit, rupee drops
Sterling got whacked on Thursday after financial markets got wind of attempts by pro-Brexiters in the House of Lords to try and scupper the bill approved by MPs the day before requiring the Prime Minister to consult Parliament on the length of the extension to Article 50 that she would seek from Brussels.
May offers to work with Labour on Brexit agreement
Theresa May has offered to "sit down" with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree on a Brexit deal based on her existing withdrawal agreement.
Bitcoin surges to four-month high
Bitcoin rose 15% on Tuesday to briefly touch the $5,000 mark for the first time in 2019.
FX round-up All eyes on Parliament as pound bounces back, Turkish lira finds a bid
Sterling jumped back at the start of the week, even as investors waited on the results of Monday night's indicative votes in the House of Commons.
Pound trades higher as hopes for softer Brexit mount
The pound edged higher on Monday, as the House of Commons geared up for another round of indicative votes on the UK’s scheduled departure from the European Union.