It is anticipated that the UK and the EU will announce a post-Brexit trade deal today after months of negotiation. It is thought that overnight, the UK made last-minute concessions over fisheries which was the final sticking point. An announcement is expected this morning.
Sentiment was helped on Wednesday after France reopened its borders with the U.K. for those who have proof of a negative test for coronavirus taken within previous 72 hours.
The Pound has rallied today with GBPUSD currently close to the high reached earlier in the month which was its highest level since mid 2018.
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