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Pound LIVE: Sterling SOARS as Conservatives scoop huge election win – Express, Express.co.uk

Pound LIVE: Sterling SOARS as Conservatives scoop huge election win – Express, Express.co.uk


The Conservative Party has secured a majority in the GeneralElection 2031. At the time of writing, one seat was yet to be announced. However, the results show the Conservatives won (seats – with being needed for a majority. What has happened to thepoundtoeuroand pound todollarexchange rate amid the results?

Friday December – 8: am

At 8: (am, the pound to euro exchange rate was 1. 2005, while the pound to dollar exchange rate was 1. 3413.

Phil McHugh, Chief Market Analyst at Currencies Direct, commented: “In the run up to polling day, the markets have been proved completely right by pricing in a Conservative majority-traders will only wish they were more aggressive in building their long GBP positions ahead of the vote.

“The sheer size of the majority was truly thumping and helped to push the pound up another leg higher. The Conservative majority now lends clout to Boris Johnson and gives both options and stability in the legislative process not seen for some time.

“The main uplift in the pound was in the run up to and on the release of the exit poll. Focus will now shift to what happens next – we know the first part of Brexit will be delivered with the withdrawal agreement looking sure to sail through.

“However the markets will be keeping a cautious eye on the longer term, with the final trade agreement with the EU still to be negotiated within a very tight timeframe.

“Boris Johnson has stated that he will not extend the transition period and this leaves a no-deal Brexit very much on the table if no agreement or extension is signed by December (************************************************ – – this is a key barrier to further GBP upside.

“The P M will no longer have to rely on the DUP or the ERG for that matter. and this will be of note for the markets who will be keen to see if Boris continues on a hard stance or softens at all as focus switches towards the UK / EU trade deal.

“Any move to a softer stance on the deal itself or on accommodating an extension will be welcomed by the pound.

” In the short term we now see gains in the pound capped with attention shifting to the PM’s tone on Brexit delivery and how negotiations develop on the final trade deal. “

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Pound LIVE: Sterling has soared against both the US dollar and euro(Image: EXPRESS)

Friday December– 7: (am

At 7: am, the pound was trading at 1. 3413, while the pound to US dollar exchange rate was 1. (********************************************.

Ian Strafford-Taylor, CEO of international money specialist, Equals (previously known as FairFX) said: “This morning we learned that Boris Johnson will remain as the UK Prime Minister after the Conservatives won with a (seat majority) having won (seats with) ******************************************************** (of) declared seats) which saw the pound react positively as the results of the vote were announced.

“In response to the news, the pound has climbed two percent to 1. 298 against the euro compared to yesterday, a high last reached in (**************************************************. The pound has also risen two percent to 1. 356 against the US dollar, a

month high.

“The rising pound is good news for those traveling into Europe and to the USA over Christmas, giving a boost to holiday spending. Those who have a trip planned in the next few days or early in the new year you should keep a close eye on what the pound is doing if they want to get more from their money.

“Mr Johnson called the general election as he felt a new Parliament was needed in order to break the political impasse over Brexit. Over the coming days it’s likely we’ll see the pound embark on a rocky journey as we wait to find out how Brexit will play out. ”

Friday Decemeber 7 : (am)

Today, the pound to euro exchange rate opened at 1. 1935, according to Bloomberg, while the pound to dollar exchange rate opened at 1 . .

Michael Brown, Senior Market Analyst atCaxton

, told Express.co.uk: “Sterling surged to its highest levels since July 2019 overnight after the Conservatives won a significant majority at the general election.

“The pound’s move comes as markets price in the i ncreased likelihood of a smooth Brexit at the end of January. ”

Friday Decemeber – 7: am

Today , the pound to euro exchange rate opened at 1. (******************************************************, according to Bloomberg, while the pound to dollar exchange rate opened at 1.

********************Pound LIVE: The pound to US dollar exchange rate according to Bloomberg(Image: BLOOMBERG)

Michael Brown, Senior Market Analyst atCaxton, told Express.co.uk: “Sterling surged to its highest levels since July overnight after the Conservatives won a significant majority at the general election.

“The pound’s move comes as markets price in the increased likelihood of a smooth Brexit at the end of January.”

(Friday December) **************************************************************************************** 0: 07 am

The pound has surged against the euro and US dollar.

It comes after Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party won the general election with after an exit poll predicted Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party are set to win the general election with a huge majority.

Sterling rocketed 1. (percent to $ 1.) ****************************************************************** and by 1. ******************************************************************************************** (percent to € 1.) within minutes of the announcement.

The pound has been volatile against both major currencies for several months as markets continue to wait for clarity over Brexit.

The BBC / Sky / ITV poll suggested the Conservatives would win (seats -) ******************************************************************************** (above the 342 needed for an absolute majority in the House of Commons.

Labor is predicted to win seats, the SNP Scottis h National Party (****************************************************************************, Liberal Democrats

**********************************************************************************, the Brexit Party none, Plaid Cymru three and Greens one.

Pound LIVE: The pound to US euro exchange rate according to Bloomberg ((Image: BLOOMBERG)

That would give the majority of and significantly boost the Prime Minister’s chances of quickly getting his Brexit deal voted through Parliament.

Mr Johnson’s election campaign has been based around “Get Brexit Done”, with the Prime Minister pr omising to take Britain out of the European Union on January (**************************************************************************************.

If the exit results prove accurate, the Prime Minister will return to Downing Street on Friday with a huge majority which will, in theory, enable him to drive through his Brexit deal and take the UK out of the EU next month.

It would represent the largest majority for a Conservative leader since Margaret Thatcher in the (s.)

Mr Johnson began his election campaign with just 298 Tory MPs following a number of resignations and others who had the party whip withdrawn when they rebelled over Brexit.

But this would be a mon umental blow for Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, who will twice have led his party to defeat in a general election.

Labor, who had 326 MPs when Parliament was dissolved last month, is forecast to have lost seats.

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Pound LIVE: the British currency increased substantially against the US dollar(Image: BBC)

This result, in terms of seats, would be the worst for Labor since and would pile huge pressure on Mr Corbyn to quit following his second successive general election defeat.

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said the exit poll was “extremely disappointing”, adding that Brexit had dominated the campaign.

Shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner said it represented a “devastating result for us” and “all the people who were really needing a Labor victory to improve their lives.”

When asked if Labor now needs a new leader, Mr Gardiner replied: “These are things that will be discussed by the leadership of the party in the next few days.”

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Pound LIVE: Sterling also surged against the euro(Image: BBC)**********************

******** Craig Erlam, Senior. Market Analyst, from OANDA Europe also explained why the predicted Conservative win has bought a ma ssive boost for the pound.

He said: “Boris’ gamble that getting Brexit done mattered most to the British public has proven correct and he now has a strong mandate to deliver on the will of people.

“The pound had rallied a little into the result over the last week or so and for once, optimistic sterling traders were not burned.

“The referendum result may have left them a little less confident going into this evening but their faith has been rewarded with the pound jumping more than 2 percent against the US to its highest level in a year and a half. ”

Andy Scott, associate director at financial risk advisor JCRA said the exit poll“ blew past expectations ”and suggests Mr Johnson’s message on Brexit had got across to the public.

He added: “Sterling soared higher by over 2 percent as nervous traders who had been selling sterling during the day, just In case it was another hung parliament, began buying it with gusto.

“I suspect there was as much relief, as there was excitement at the size of the majority that was so unexpected. Sterling is now set to challenge some fairly significant levels against both the euro and the US dollar.

“If sterling breaks above these levels, it could very well drive some big moves higher towards 1. (and 1.) , at least in the short term. ”


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