GBP/USD: Pound Climbs As PM Theesa May Survives

The Pound US Dollar exchange rate is losing ground at the start of the week as Brexit fears return with vigour. The pair is trading at -0.3% at US$1.3232, as it continues its selloff from last week’s 8 -month high of US$1.3480.

Brexit talks are set to take place again this week, although expectations are low that a breakthrough of the current impasse will be achieved. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set 15th October as a deadline for a trade deal to be agreed.

The US Dollar urged last week after unemployment unexpectedly fell by more than forecast to -8.4%. The US is closed today in observance of Labour Day.