Sterling

Sterling

British five pound banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 14, 2017/ Reuters

Sterling falls after PM Johnson hospitalised over virus symptoms

Also weighing on sterling is Britain's constitution that offers no formal deputy or caretaker who would take over if Johnson cannot continue to lead

Euro bears lurk as worries about economic outlook grow

Euro bears lurk as worries about economic outlook grow

Dollar loses steam versus yen as trade deal, Brexit hopes face reality check

Dollar loses steam versus yen as trade deal, Brexit hopes face reality check

Wads of British Pound Sterling banknotes are stacked in piles at the Money Service Austria company's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017/ Reuters

Sterling on backfoot as political turmoil dogs Brexit process