GBP 'an emerging market currency' is just some cynical sound-bite to catch a bit of the balancing move as was proven today. All G7 currencies are going to be scrutinised for which economy manages best through the Covid-19 ripples and lock-downs ...

Forces Driving the US Dollar and Downplaying Claims Sterling is an Emerging Market Currency

He right of course. In these times of heightened uncertainty some will see opportunity when others see the 'end of the world' - thats human history.

Calling the British Pound an ‘emerging market currency’ uncalled for: Strategist

The trouble is with these 'predications' - Nostradamus would say 'Did you not buy my book?'.

There’s a one-in-three chance of a ‘massive’ disaster that could be worse than COVID-19, says...

Gold up on Dollar weakness.

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

... and to the point why(?)... sentimentality is a powerful motivator in times of vast disparity. Just one more spin of the wheel.

Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine despite FDA warnings

There's always a currency war going on. That's the nature of exchange rates. The word 'war' is the problem.

Trump's blame game with China on the origins of COVID-19 could spark a major 'currency war,'...

Weak hands will fold, but savvy folk will start filling their boots.

The Employment Situation -- April 2020

Its often the case that forward projection can be wide of the mark - as no one has a crystal ball. At times like these (unprecedented) all projections are riding a line of the unpredictable versus what's hoped for. Some will be seen to have been ...

UK economy could shrink by 35% in April-June period: OBR

Ah yes - the 'Big Boys' always know how to play the market.

Goldman says downturn will be 4 times worse than housing crisis, then an 'unprecedented'...

Market forces - business is business - that's the long and the short of it.

Sex toy sales take off amid Colombia's coronavirus quarantine

Verging on fake news. Johnson was on positive air/oxygen mix mask - nothing more. So suggesting 'he was close to intubation' is just sensationalising.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Leaves Intensive Care

Its doesn't work like that. He will only be able to pull through with his own strength and any drugs to reduce the over reaction of the immune system. Months away from a vaccine for those not yet infected.

Boris Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital

BTW FX won't 'close' as is not a centralised market. Plus any transitions across borders has to have a party and a counter party. So business as usual. Then there is crypto.

Swiss Franc, US Dollar, Yen May Rise on Fear of Maket Closures

FX the art of speculation.

Swiss Franc, US Dollar, Yen May Rise on Fear of Maket Closures

Then the virus will take them. Lessons for all.

Coronavirus stimulus bill blocked again in Senate as talks continue

Once the virus has run it's course markets will be hunting for bargains.

Dow closes with decline of 2,000 points, almost ending 11-year bull market

A bit like going back to the times of horse and buggy as a self-limiting mode of transport.

Italy extends travel restrictions nationwide in effort to contain coronavirus

US onshore equities will look cheap ... all part of the plan. RORs on divis the other side of US election.

Euro and Yen surge as Treasury yield collapse whacks US dollar

... as in beer tax for Mr Simpson.

Trump says he hopes Fed gets involved soon over markets

It's a cyclical event.

Market Turmoil Gives Millennials Their Very Own 2008-Style Crash