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The Pound Australian Dollar (GBP/AUD) exchange rate heads lower for a second day on Thursday and trades at 1.8230.

The Pound is struggling as the resignation of EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan could delay Brexit trade talks further.

UK service sector job losses are also unnerving investors. A CBI survey reported some parts of the sector are experiencing record breaking number of job cuts.

The Australian Dollar is rising after data revealed that Australian business investment plunged by less than expected in Q2. This bodes well for Q2 GDP, which could see a less severe downturn in the April – June period.