Sterling heads for second biggest drop this year as Brexit deal faces hurdles
The British currency plunged on Thursday and is set for its second biggest drop this year as opposition mounted at Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft deal for leaving the European Union with a series of resignations.
British Brexit turmoil spooks investors, boosts dollar, yen
The dollar jumped and traders bought into the safe-haven yen on Thursday after Britain’s Brexit deal with the European Union was plunged into uncertainty, spooking investors across currency markets.
Adecco chief calls for life-long learning to dodge jobs ‘time bomb’
Companies should set up portable accounts to pay for life-long learning to help workers upgrade their skills and remain employable as robots take over more jobs, Adecco Group Chief Executive Alain Dehaze said.
Sterling, euro stocks scuttled as Brexit deal hits the rocks
Sterling tumbled and the rest of Europe’s share markets groaned on Thursday, after a long-awaited Brexit agreement was thrown into chaos as Britain’s chief negotiator for the deal quit just 12 hours after it had been unveiled.
Sterling, euro stocks scuttled as Brexit deal hits the rocks
Sterling tumbled and the rest of Europe’s share markets groaned on Thursday, after a long-awaited Brexit agreement was thrown into chaos as Britain’s chief negotiator for the deal quit just 12 hours after it had been unveiled.
Dollar, yen gain as British Brexit turmoil spooks investors
The dollar jumped and traders bought into the safe-haven yen on Thursday after Britain’s Brexit deal with the European Union was plunged into uncertainty, spooking investors.
Dollar, yen gain as British Brexit turmoil spooks investors
The dollar jumped and traders bought into the safe-haven yen on Thursday after Britain’s Brexit deal with the European Union was plunged into uncertainty, spooking investors.
Euro extends gains as Italian concerns take back seat
The euro strengthened on Thursday as investors cautiously welcomed Britain’s draft Brexit deal with the European Union and concerns about the Italian budget stand-off eased.
Swiss competition watchdog probes suspected payment systems boycott
Switzerland’s competition watchdog WEKO said it had searched offices of Swiss financial companies including Credit Suisse and UBS as it probes a suspected boycott of mobile payment solutions such as Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Euro, pound firm after draft Brexit deal; yen strengthens
The dollar weakened on Thursday against the pound and euro, which rose after Britain’s prime minister won cabinet approval for her draft Brexit plan, but gains were capped by concerns over whether that plan will win parliamentary approval.
