Brexit ups and downs continue to drive the Pound<\/a> as the end of the transition period moves closer. The latest headlines suggest that differences over fishing could result in a no deal Brexit.<\/p>\nUK retail sales are due to decline -4.5% month on month in November reflecting the impact from the lockdown restrictions.<\/p>\n
The Euro has been supported across the week by a softer US Dollar and vaccine optimism as the EU is set to expedite the covid vaccine approval.<\/p>\n
IFO German sentiment data is in focus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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