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UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion
UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets.
Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investment
Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.
Risk on as US and China agree to a trade war ceasefire.
Risk demand gapped higher overnight, in response to the US-China trade ceasefire announced over the weekend. The greenback opens slightly weaker this morning as a result, especially so vs. the commodity currencies.
In other news, oil gained +5% after Russia and Saudi Arabia extended their accord on oil production cuts, the effects of which have been seen mostly in the reaction of USD/CAD. < /p>
It’s a heavy data/risk event this week for the USD, with ISM Manufacturing PMI due today, Fed Chair Powell due to testify on Wednesday, another Powel speech on Thursday, and employment data on Friday.