Breaking Economic News
20 Feb
FX round-up: Sterling firms as House of Lords' Brexit discussion begins
Sterling was overall firmer Monday as UK's House of Lords began discussing Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit Bill, perhaps suggesting a curious sense of hope, while the US dollar drifted lower due to the Presidents Day holiday there.
20 Feb
London close: Monday malaise stifles FTSE as House of Lords debates Brexit bill
Equities in London turned in a Monday performance laden with malaise, with Unilever a notable faller as its bid premium evaporated, the US was closed for Presidents Day holiday and lively Brexit discussions began in the UK House of Lords.