[Luxembourg 15th Reuters]-Barnier EU chief negotiator in charge of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) stated that the Brexit agreement this week has become difficult but still possible.
The chief negotiator told reporters, “It has become more difficult, but this week's agreement is still possible.”
In response to the statement “Agreement is possible,” the pound rose sharply, surpassing the euro for the first time in five months.
The pound rose 0.7% against the dollar <GBP = D3> to $ 1.2699, and the euro rose to EUR <EURGBP = D3> to 86.90p.
However, in response to the remark that “It is getting more difficult”, it can be pushed back from the high price.