The end of 2020 is nearly in sight, but showing no signs of going quietly; in this month’s video blog, Derek Halpenny, Head of Research for Global Markets EMEA and International Securities, explains why factors such as Brexit, a close Presidential race and COVID-19 are rattling the markets.

Could a contested election result impact risk sentiment? Will UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson manage to get a Brexit trade deal over the line? Derek gives his outlook for USD and GBP as these questions continue to dominate the global agenda.

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  • Britain, COVID-19 and Brexit 02.07
  • FX implications 03.44

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