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Growing concerns over Greece’s bailout programme are weighing on the euro this morning.
The European single currency has shed almost 0.5% to $1.113, on concerns that Athens and its creditors may not reach an agreement over its bailout programme in time.
“We can’t accept a deal which is not what was on the table.
What was on the table was if Greece carried out its reform package then creditors would ensure that there would be a clear runway through clarity for debt.”
Related: Greece warns recovery threatened if debt deal is blocked at next talks
#Greece (3) | May Opt Out of Next Payment Without Debt Deal – Bloomberg (citing Bild) pic.twitter.com/DuKFicoLiY
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The pound is dipping in early trading today as anxiety over next month’s general election continues to build.
Survation Poll. CON 43% LAB 37% LDEM 8% UKIP 4%…
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