Ex-EU Brexit negotiator Barnier: UK reputation at stake in Brexit row

Dhwani Mehta FXStreet

The reputation of the UK was at stake regarding tensions over the Brexit issue, the European Union's (EU) former Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said in an interview with France Info radio on Monday.

Additional quotes

"The United Kingdom needs to pay attention to its reputation.”

"I want Mr Johnson to respect his signature."

Market reaction

GBP/USD shrugs off the above comments, as it bounces off lows at 1.4100 amid a retreat in the US dollar across the board.

The spot was last seen trading at 1.4112, adding 0.05% so far.

Read: France’s Beaune: Brexit tensions with the UK are a test for Europe

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Dhwani Mehta

FXStreet

Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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