Brexit News Archive: 01 Jan 2020

Economists predict little change for UK growth in 2020

Brexit worries will continue to curb investment according to FT's annual survey
FT   |   Wed, 1 Jan 2020 20:00:27

UK economy: economists expect little change in 2020

Responses to FT survey show Brexit uncertainty will continue to affect economic growth
FT   |   Wed, 1 Jan 2020 20:00:26

December: Merry Brexmas

The finale of British Politics 2019 - indeed arguably of Brexit - did not disappoint; with Brexit secured and - at least in the eyes of the electorate if not the Labour Party - Corbynism dead and buried, the British public are entering the new decade with an abundance of ...
Christian Calgie / Guy Fawkes' blog   |   Wed, 1 Jan 2020 18:42:34

August: Randy Recess

Recess may have been in full swing and Westminster deserted by MPs, but that didn't stop readers flocking to keep up to date with the most important stories of the day; namely to the stories that a couple chose to film a hard Brexit porno in front of Parliament, and ...
Christian Calgie / Guy Fawkes' blog   |   Wed, 1 Jan 2020 13:24:39

3 Non-Brexit Macro Shocks The New UK Government Could Face In Its First Term

3 Non-Brexit Macro Shocks The New UK Government Could Face In Its First Term Authored by Bilal Hafeez via MacroHive.com, With the large Conservative majority in government, both UK markets and the economy are likely to enter a honeymoon period in the months ahead. While many are focused on Brexit ...
Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge   |   Wed, 1 Jan 2020 13:20:00

US election, Brexit and China to sway the markets in 2020

Investors expect a strong year but the presidential race and trade wars could spring nasty surprises After profiting from strong markets in 2019, investors are expecting 2020 to bring further rising asset prices and lively merger activity. But Brexit, the US presidential election and the US trade war with China ...
Graeme Wearden / Guardian   |   Wed, 1 Jan 2020 12:16:49