How to read Theresa May's Brexit speech
Jan 18, 2017 13:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Almost seven months after the vote to leave the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May has finally given some much needed clarity on how Brexit will happen. Or has she? May cast an optimistic tone on the vote to...
Why Theresa May's Brexit speech spurred a sterling recovery – but don't get too excited
Jan 18, 2017 13:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The pound reacted positively to Theresa Mays Brexit speech, but dont let this give you the impression that it is good news for the UK economy. The bounce from around US$1.2150 to around $1.2380 at 5pm UK time on Tuesday is...
Dear Theresa May: if you want partnership, there's nothing better than EU membership
Jan 18, 2017 13:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has finally begun to elaborate on what she means by her mantra Brexit means Brexit. In a historic speech in London, May set out her 12-point plan for leaving the union. The trade-offs are...
Briferendum aftermath Series: Key points from Theresa Mays Brexit speech
Jan 18, 2017 09:39 am UTC| Commentary
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaking to an audience at Londons Lancaster House confirmed that the United Kingdom is going to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty and move out of the European Union. She said that...
Theresa May confirms it'll be a hard Brexit – here's what that means for UK trade
Jan 18, 2017 02:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
Today, Theresa May confirmed that the UK government intends to leave the EUs single market and customs union. The consequences of this decision from a trade perspective should not be underestimated. The single market...
Briferendum Aftermath Series: Trumps Brexit outlook gift for Britain, nightmare for EU
Jan 17, 2017 07:57 am UTC| Commentary
In an interview with Michael Gove and German Newspaper Bild, the US President-elect Donald Trump slammed the European Union calling it a vehicle for Germany and congratulated Britain for exiting the Union. He also...
Briferendum aftermath Series: Sterling volatility hits highest since Brexit referendum
Jan 17, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Commentary
With just hours to go to the UK Prime Minister Theresa Mays speech, which is scheduled at 11:45 GMT today, the implied volatility in the pound has hit the highest level since the Brexit referendum, which was held in the...
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