Thursday, 7 July 2016

Pound hovers around 31-year low-The Total Investment & Insurance Solutions

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07  July 2016 

London: The pound sterling on Thursday continued to hover around 31-year lows in Asian trading as more UK property funds suspended withdrawals in the wake of Britain voting to exit the European Union (EU). The Total Investment & Insurance Solutions

However, the Japanese yen was rising for a third day against the dollar as investors bought into the currency, seen as a safe haven for their money, BBC reported.

It has strengthened by nearly 5 per cent since the UK voted to exit the EU on June 24.

The renewed jitters over the fallout from the Brexit vote have also extended a rally in gold prices. The Total Investment & Insurance Solutions

The precious metal is trading near its highest price in more than two years.

On Wednesday, UK and European stock markets fell sharply and the pound hit a fresh 31-year low as Brexit fears rattled markets. The Total Investment & Insurance Solutions

Another three UK property funds said they were suspending trade after a surge in withdrawals following the UK's vote to leave the EU. The Total Investment & Insurance Solutions

In Thursday's Asian trade the pound remained lower against the dollar, trading at around $1.2918. The Total Investment & Insurance Solutions


Asian stock markets are trading mixed after the latest Federal Reserve minutes showing that prospects of an interest rate hike have diminished.

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