Page 6 - Latest Updates on Brexit
On cusp of Brexit trade deal, European Union and UK hash out final details
Sources in London and Brussels said a deal was close as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a late-night conference call with his Cabinet of senior ministers
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Asian stocks and pound cheer Brexit, Alibaba slumps on monopoly probe
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.14%. Australian stocks advanced by 0.57%, while Tokyo shares rose 0.4%
 "Asian stocks and pound cheer Brexit, Alibaba slumps on monopoly probe")
With time running out, European Union and UK near post-Brexit trade deal
EU and British negotiators inched their way to within touching distance of a trade deal early Thursday, raising hopes a chaotic economic break between the two sides on New Year's Day could be averted
 "With time running out, European Union and UK near post-Brexit trade deal")
Gains in IT stocks, Brexit agreement hope push markets further up
The gains in the indices were led by IT majors Infosys and TCS
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European Union to implement new trade deal with UK from Jan 1: Report
British Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News that "at the moment there isn't sufficient progress" at the talks.
 "European Union to implement new trade deal with UK from Jan 1: Report")
EU vows 'final push' in Brexit trade talks as rifts over fishing narrow
Britain is set to complete its departure from the EU when it leaves the bloc's single market and customs union on Dec. 31, meaning its current free trade arrangements expire
 "EU vows 'final push' in Brexit trade talks as rifts over fishing narrow")
Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson to extend Brexit transition period
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend the Brexit transition period beyond the December 31 deadline to prevent further chaos on the borders.
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Sensex tumbles 1,407 points: Three factors behind market crash today
The volatility index, India VIX, spiked 24.52 per cent to 23.19
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UK could agree on 'mini deals' with European Union if trade talks fail
People familiar with both sides of the negotiations told Bloomberg that the trade talks are unlikely to wrap up on Sunday
 "UK could agree on 'mini deals' with European Union if trade talks fail")
EU-UK trade talks floundering over fish as cutoff day approaches
Deep into a crucial weekend of negotiations, a breakthrough on fishing rights remained elusive for the European Union and Britain
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Sensex ends choppy trade 70 pts higher, Nifty tops 13,750; IT stocks shine
The broader markets ended in the red for second straight day.
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Post-Brexit trade talks with EU in 'serious situation', says UK PM Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has underlined the post-Brexit trade negotiations between Britain and the European Union (EU) were now "in a serious situation"
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Britain needs EU to move for mutually beneficial trade deal, minister says
'Whether there is a deal is not simply down to the actions of the Prime Minister. It needs the EU to move'
Best of BS Opinion: Malnutrition among children, Brexit deal, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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Postponing the inevitable
The latest negotiating deadline for Brexit takes it down to the wire
Stocks cheered by Covid-19 vaccine roll out, extension of Brexit talks
E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 responded by rising 0.5%, while March Treasury bond futures slipped 5 ticks
Relieved British pound jumps as Brexit talks go beyond deadline
By Saikat Chatterjee
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Britain, EU agree 'extra mile' deadline for post-Brexit deal talks
Both sides are hoping for a last-minute "eleventh-hour" compromise in order to have arrangements in place before the Brexit transition period ends on December 31
 "Britain, EU agree 'extra mile' deadline for post-Brexit deal talks")
Bank of England prepares armoury for Brexit disorder, Covid-19 crisis
Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank had done all it could to mitigate risks from a no-deal departure from the EU on December 31, and it was ready to deal with any market disruptions
 "Bank of England prepares armoury for Brexit disorder, Covid-19 crisis")
No deal on Brexit trade more likely than agreement - EU Commission chief
Britain quit the EU in January but remains an informal member until Dec 31
