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Summary
The United Kingdom will go to the polls next Thursday, June 8th. It will be an opportunity for the people of the UK to provide more majority to the conservatives, led by Theresa May, or to change the status quo in the Parliament.
Expectations are for a bigger majority for the conservatives. However, are you ready for any outcome?
FXStreet presents its 1-hour panel on the United Kingdom elections with Kathleen Brooks, Martin Armstrong, Mike Smithson, Ed Matts and Joseph Trevisani. A pool of world-class experts on politics and economics.
Do not miss on Tuesday, June 6 at 14h GMT; 15h UK time; 10h EST.
The panelist:
- Martin Armstrong, Founder & Chairman Armstrong Economics
- Joseph Trevisani, Chief Market Strategist at WorldWideMarkets
- Kathleen Brooks, Research Director for City Index.
- Ed Matts, Founder of Matrixtrade.com. 20+ years experience of trading, economics, and politics.
- Mike Smithson, Writer and expert on betting on politics. Founder of politicalbetting.com
The moderator:
- Ross Burland, FXStreet Editor and Analyst, social activist and CEO of Thinktwicecharity.org.
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GBP/USD stays weak near 1.3350 amid UK stagflation risks
GBP/USD sticks to losses near 1.3350 in the European session on Thursday. The Pound Sterling loses ground amid fears that the United Kingdom economy could face stagflation risks due to higher energy prices, while the US Dollar attracts fresh havem demand ahead of the US Jobless Claims data.
Gold climbs near $5,200 as Iran war fuels safe-haven demand
Gold price extends its gains for the second successive session on Thursday as traders seek safety amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. US and Israeli strikes across Iranian territory and widespread Iranian missile and drone retaliation across the Middle East, including attacks on regional targets and military sites, prolong the crisis and its impact.
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Markets attempt to rally on positive news from Iran
There’s been an abrupt change in sentiment this morning, European stock markets are higher and oil and gas prices are moderating, after comments from Iran’s deputy minister about pre-conflict talks between Iran and the US.
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, March 5:
Financial markets remain risk-averse in the second half of the week as the conflict in the Middle East widens. The US economic calendar will feature mid-tier macroeconomic data releases, while investors will remain focused on geopolitical headlines.