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May’s snap UK election could be good for GBP investors — #SaxoStrats

The British PM is trying to strengthen her standing ahead of serious Brexit talks with the European Union. Saxo Bank’s chief economist Steen Jakobsen takes a closer look at the powerplay.


GBP rose to a two-and-a-half month high against USD when May announced a surprise election for June 8. 

Speculation surrounding a UK general election has been rife ever since Article 50 was triggered by May's government on March 29 to begin the formal Brexit process for the UK to depart the EU.

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Tags: gbp, pound, saxotrader, saxotradergo, steen jakobsen, theresa may, tradingfloor.com, uk election

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