Gaps tend to be filled when created by singular moment of speculation - if there is a new trend in play, then that will be confirmed with how much and deep a bounce is made upon the filling of the gap. IMO.

EU rejects May's plan for customs 'independent mechanism': Sunday Times

Dollar still strong - GBP and EUR in lockstep until some resolution with the Brexit. The tail that wags the dog.

Four UK ministers on verge of quitting, EU rejects latest plan: Sunday Times

Over supply is more than likely - as as soon as the price gets above $60 a barrel then US and Canadian companies start pumping the lower grade stuff - and so the hysteresis cycle continues.

Saudi Arabia to Cut Oil Exports Amid Signs of New Surplus

Looks like a good hedging opportunity for the run into 2019.

Four UK ministers on verge of quitting, EU rejects latest plan: Sunday Times

Actually if you tap on the thumbs-up icon lightly a thumps-down icon also appears to it’s left. I think if you press on it though, all it will do is decrement the thumps-up numbers until you hit zero then it might go negative?

Four UK ministers on verge of quitting, EU rejects latest plan: Sunday Times

What ‘pre market’? Nothing open for 4 hours yet.

Four UK ministers on verge of quitting, EU rejects latest plan: Sunday Times

We're in uncharted territory - so analysts are looking at 'the entrails' and trying to define risk in both directions.

Week ahead – Marching towards Rubicon

And rightly so - if they are not pulling their weight and doing a good job, then they should be doing something else.

Jo Johnson says other ministers, lawmakers considering their position over Brexit

Invest in wheelchairs.

Stephen Hawking's wheelchair sells for $393,000 at auction

It should be recalled why the UK is leaving the EU. Throughout the process, the EU has held a punitive attitude in order to frighten people into thinking they are not able to make decisions and choices for themselves. As the EU purports to want open ...

The EU And Britain’s Latest Plan Says A Trade Deal Will Have To Be Agreed By Summer 2020

Productivity seems to be an incessant problem for the UK. Monetary tinkering will not change that.

Brexit distracting UK from bigger challenges, says BoE's Haldane

Cable might test just below 1.30 ... but I'd be wary of holding a short over the weekend - it only needs some 'deal spiel' over the next couple of days and cable could gap up. We've had a nice reversal these last couple of days but a bottom has been ...

Jo Johnson resigns from UK government ... says Brexit divorce deal is big mistake

Crisis what crisis? The facts belie the scare mongering political chatter - being prepared is a good stance - but don't assume the 'Sky is going to fall in' just because some vested interests say it will.

Jo Johnson resigns from UK government ... says Brexit divorce deal is big mistake

Ah right so effectively the two cancel each other out - "Pouf" in a puff of sparkly confetti. But on a serious note these shuffles are small beer and only warrant marginal interest. Not exactly going to bring the UK government down this side of 29th ...

Jo Johnson resigns from UK government ... says Brexit divorce deal is big mistake

Looks like the header was written in an Irish accent.

N.Ireland DUP: Will No Support A Brexit Deal That Leaves N.Ireland Separated From The Rest Of...

JoJo follows BoJo. Can only wonder what the two think they can cook up next - or should I have swapped an 'o' for a 'c'?

Jo Johnson resigns from UK government ... says Brexit divorce deal is big mistake

The annoying thing is that 98% of traders who responded to the 'consultation' and came out against the ESMA regulation were completely ignored - not a democratic operation in the least. Retail traders know the risks but you cant force people to be ...

ESMA re-extends binary options trading ban to April 2019

The DUP are past masters of holding out for what they want - something written in stone.

DUP Brexit Spokesman Wilson: Disappointed More Than Angry At Approach Of UK PM May, A Large...

The point is the UK economy is still functioning well despite the political drag of Brexit.

Index of Production, UK: September 2018

Funny how self-contradictory these reports are - basically covering all the bases. The data stands its just how different outlets interpreted those figures.

UK economy grows at fastest rate since late 2016