Brexit worries see sterling sink as European shares wilt
As a no-deal Brexit looms large, the pound sinks to a 28-month low, European stocks fall on grim German results and ahead of the US Fed meeting
30 July 2019 - 12:55
London — Brewing no-deal Brexit worries sent the pound sinking towards a two-year low against the euro and roughed up Irish bonds on Tuesday, while stock markets wilted before what is expected to be the first cut in US rates since the financial crisis.
Europe’s markets suffered a stormy start as the pound followed its worst day of the year with another 0.5% swoon against all the major currencies...
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