Softer stance on Brexit should benefit the Pound in the long run – ING

Economists at ING note that the Pound could thrive in the long term as the Labour party leader aims to rebuild good trade relationships with the bloc.

Starmer to pledge Brexit fix

“The leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, is reported to deliver a rather conciliatory speech in Davos today about the future of EU-UK relationships. The Labour party is leading by a rather large margin in the latest opinion polls ahead of next year’s general elections and evidence of a softer stance on Brexit should benefit the Pound in the long run.”

“Some recovery in the EUR may still send EUR/GBP back to 0.8800+ by the end of this week.”