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FX round-up: Sterling thrashed on political worries, ahead of Brexit talks
Sterling was soundly thrashed on Monday as faithless traders sold the British unit on political worries and ahead of Brexit talks beginning next week and central-bank rate calls by the US and UK on Wednesday and Thursday.
London close: FTSE losses limited by sterling softness
London stocks finished lower against a backdrop of falling equities in the US and Europe, with a softer sterling helping limit some losses as investors continue to evaluate the new UK political landscape in the cold, hard light of day.
Commodities: Oil gets a boost as Qatar affirms adherence to Opec output cuts
Crude-oil prices got a boost higher after Qatar affirmed it would continue with its share of Opec oil production cuts.
Macron set for success as party dominates French elections
Emmanuel Macron is set for further electoral success as his La République En Marche party appears to be heading towards a landslide victory in the first round of parliamentary elections in France.
May to face Tory backbenchers following disastrous election result
UK PM Theresa May faced a group of senior Conservative MPs in a crunch meeting on Monday as she looks try and win backbench support following the unexpected loss of the party's majority last week.