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May – ‘Britain is leaving the European Union and there can be no turning back.’

In the hours leading up to the unscheduled speech from Prime Minister Theresa May, the pound fell 0.3% against the dollar. Following May’s surprise call for a general election on 8th June 2017, the pound reversed its losses against the dollar and trade has been at its highest since February.

"No one will emerge as a winner in a trade war." The World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, started with a bang. China’s President Xi Jingping took to the stage to defend globalization, discussed the outcome of an introduction of trade barriers and dismissed protectionism.

It’s the political event that’s taking up news headlines and playing on everyone’s minds. But, how are markets holding up, and what will be the economic impact if either candidate wins?

Congratulations to all the award winners and runners-up. With the Asset TV awards, we had the pleasure of recognising the hard work and dedication of some of the industry's leading financial organisations in creating professional videos.

After the UK voted to leave the EU, we face the mammoth task of having to establish new trade relationships from scratch.

D-Day has come for Britain. Brexit, the popular word often used as a threat is now real, how will markets react?