A whiff of compromise in the air? Johnson would be a fool to not to pivot on that.

No-deal Brexit has become central scenario: French Official

Yup the trick is not precipitating a dive to the bottom in trying to remain competitive. Economics seems broken when the model is constantly being tinkered with. QE or 'bust' - not a healthy situation.

Merkel On Backstop; Says We Will ‘Think About Practical Solutions’

Mr Trump is getting desperate - its the disconnect between his wishes and grinding reality - its just not matching his MAGA dream.

Merkel On Backstop; Says We Will ‘Think About Practical Solutions’

But it just did. lol

Merkel On Backstop; Says We Will ‘Think About Practical Solutions’

Maybe top of the list to be accurate. But if the UK exits without an agreement Germany will have a lot more to carry all of a sudden. Italy is looking decidedly shaky right now - and its political trajectory could kick off another Euro crisis on top ...

Merkel On Backstop; Says We Will ‘Think About Practical Solutions’

That sounds like the next new iPhone model!

Trump: We Are ‘Open Not To Doing Business’ With Huawei

Corby by the back door. Tsk tsk.

UK Corbyn: To Bring Opposition Parties Together Next Week To Discuss Tactics Aimed At Stopping...

An 'Eton Mess'.

UK parliament must reconvene immediately for Brexit: Labour's McDonnell

The dance of the macabre. There's far too much attention seeking going on. Johnson's power hangs by a thread. Already I'm thinking that that one vote 'majority' will be scuppered by former PM Teresa May, when she gets back from her hill walking. ...

Operation Chaos: Whitehall’s secret no‑deal Brexit preparations leaked

Nothing goes in the same direction forever - what goes up eventually comes down. Trump just doesn't want that to happen for the next 5 years. Not really credible. That's if he gets re-elected. Or if not, then a collapse would only bolster the notion ...

White House says no recession in sight, pushes China trade talks

Not unless you like a gamble. Trump is now stuck between a rock and a hard place. He's hand tied on Chinese tariffs until December. Brexit could still shake things up in the first week of September. So a weak Euro offers some respite running into ...

Euro Traders Are Starting to Bet on a Break of $1.10 This Month

Short cover before the weekend - then loading up again for another run.

Germany ready for deficit spending if recession hits: Spiegel

Printing money is just more paper on the bonfire.

Germany ready for deficit spending if recession hits: Spiegel

There then is the option to reissue Deutsche Marks - if all else fails.

Germany ready for deficit spending if recession hits: Spiegel

Does not sound healthy.

Germany ready for deficit spending if recession hits: Spiegel

There comes a time when the umbilical has to be cut. Stasis is becoming the equivalent of 'vassal statehood'. Its usually better to be in the driving seat rather than just a passenger when the direction ahead is uncertain. Talk of punitive measures ...

MPs drawing up plans to request an 11th-hour Brexit extension from the EU -Times article

Looks like a time to invest in deep ocean mining companies. First to the bottom wins.

If China Bans Exports Of Rare Earths To US, A Texas Startup With Vital Tech Has A Pawn To Play

LIne 6 'Nobody knows for sure,' nuff said really. I just go with the flow - mostly.

GBPUSD Buyers Challenge 1.2100 Resistance

A thing of many moving parts - it is hard to know exactly where the locus is. Gearing can play a significant part in shallow markets.

US Dollar May Rise, GBP/USD Eyes 1985 Low After UK GDP Contraction

'Money, money, makes the world go round'!

U.K.'s Johnson Accused of Spending for Votes, Not Fixing Economy