UK: Focus on May’s speech – BBH
Analysts at BBH point out that UK Prime Minister's speech on Brexit is expected shortly and some of the details have been reported.
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“She will argue that the arrangement should allow the UK to control its borders, laws, and money. However, events appear to be moving faster. Although it is not up for a vote yet, a trade bill in parliament has an amendment that supports the UK remaining in a customs union. The bill reportedly has the support of enough opposition and Tory Remainers to pass. Sterling is off 1.4% against the dollar this week but more importantly, it has sold off against the euro. A euro close above GBP0.8930 could signal a test on GBP0.9000, which has not been seen since the middle of last November. There is a GBP744 mln option struck at $1.38 that expires today.”