Sterling, equities rise as Brexit talks reach endgame

Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 24, 2020

The pound extended gains Thursday and equity markets mostly rose in a pre-Christmas rally as Britain and the European Union finally homed in on a Brexit trade deal, while traders brushed off concerns about the US stimulus package after Donald Trump slammed it. After months of painful, stuttering talks, London and Brussels appeared on the verge of signing an agreement as they eventually found