Russian block: Putin threatens to BAN Facebook in Russia
BELEAGURED Facebook is drifting into Vladimir Putin’s crosshairs over its controversial Libra cryptocurrency project. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
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Pound euro exchange rate steady as PM and opposition leader clash on Brexit timetable
THE pound euro exchange rate held steady today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.157 after Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn failed to reach a consensus on a timetable for the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement bill. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD muted as Brexit deal falls at the second hurdle
THE pound was left flat against the US dollar this afternoon, with the pairing currently trading around $ 1.289 as Brexit uncertainty continues to haunt markets. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Pound euro exchange rate dips, No 10 warns of General Election before Christmas
The pound euro exchange rate eased today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.159. Brexit uncertainty is on the increase after Downing Street threatened to abandon the current deal and seek a general election before Christmas. Speaking in the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned MPs that a vote against his “programme motion” would result in a snap general election. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR falls as PM threatens to pull Brexit bill
The pound slumped against the euro this afternoon ahead of this evening’s crucial Brexit vote with the pairing currently trading at around €1.160. The pound was left under pressure today as investors waited to see if the UK will leave the European Union by the October 31 deadline as the Prime Minister has repeatedly promised. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Pound Euro exchange rate: GBP/EUR rises despite Speaker denying ‘meaningful vote’
The pound edged up against the euro this afternoon, with the pairing currently trading at around €1.164 thanks to a fresh bout of Brexit optimism. Brexit news remains front and centre today after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s deal, ratified by the EU last week, failed to pass through parliament on Saturday. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
‘It’ll NEVER happen’ – Finance expert blasts Facebook cryptocurrency
THE head of the biggest bank in America has poured scorn on Facebook’s plan to launch a bitcoin-style cryptocurrency. Libra is a blockchain digital currency planned to be launched in 2020. The social media giant aims to let its nearly two billion users pay and send digital cash using Libra. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Pound live: Sterling hits five-month high amid ‘optimism’ for MPs passing a Brexit deal
THE POUND reached $ 1.30 today, hitting its highest level since May 2019. It came ahead of Boris Johnson being set for a showdown with Commons Speaker John Bercow, with the Prime Minister expected to push for a so-called “meaningful vote” on his Brexit deal. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Global recession FEAR: Economists feel ‘chill in the air’ over big four global economies
ECONOMISTS have warned of a ‘chill in the air’ as the International Monetary Fund warned global growth is falling to its slowest rate since the financial crisis. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Pound US Dollar exchange rate: GBP/USD rangebound ahead of fourth “meaningful vote”
THE pound remained muted against the US dollar today, with the pairing currently trading around $ 1.287 as Boris Johnson races against the clock to get MPs to back his Brexit deal. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed