EU diplomat: UK trade talks still uncertain and can go both ways

Reuters cited an EU source saying that it is up to the UK to choose a positive outcome or a no-deal Brexit. The official added that the outcome of EU-UK trade talks still uncertainty and can still go both ways. Negotiations have entered endgame and time is running out quickly.

Meanwhile, the British pound maintained its heavily offered tone and the GBP/USD pair was seen hovering near two-week lows, around mid-1.3200s.