The harder the Brexit, the harder sterling will fall

Panellists at FX Week Europe say the UK currency's troubles are far from over

Drop in sterling
Hard Brexit likely: "I doubt the political will for a transitional agreement on either side" – David Stubbs

Five months after Britain voted to leave the European Union, sterling's prospects are looking glum, as the uncertainty created by the lack of a clear path for the country's divorce from the block is likely to increase rather than diminish over the next two years, according to panellists at the 15th annual FX Week Europe conference on November 30 in London.

UK prime minister Theresa May set out a timeframe for the country's transition, aiming to trigger Article 50 by the end of March 2017

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