80% chance UK looses AAA credit rating

UK more at risk than ever of losing AAA rating, top investor Neil Woodford warns


Of prime concern is UK deficit and clear plans of handling the deficit, which if not addressed will likely lead to a downgrade and have an effect on forex markets.

US dollar drops after payrolls

Dollar Drops From Four-Month High on U.S. Payrolls: Video

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unable to break into a bull mode. support down at 1.4280. I would say there's at least 70% chance that it test that level. Investors still on the shaky side to kickoff the new year and there should continue to be alot of questions in the 1st quarter after the worst recessionary period since the great depression. Question is have we seen the worst and that's what some investors are wondering - if there's going to be a second round our is the recovery underway. Without confirming data long term investors will stay on the cautious side, particularly with the data coming out of the US. Pending home sales index plunges 16%
Not a good way to start the economic calendar for the year.

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