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The United Kingdom's health minister recently revealed that a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain has been found in the U.K.

Bitcoin’s Breakout Continues to Hit Record High; S&P 500 Index Trades at All-Time High; New Coronavirus Strains in U.K. and South Africa Cause Alarm.

The US Dollar Index, used by FX traders to gauge the relative weight of the greenback, fell to a level not seen in two years before recovering in the Asian session.

Australia's Bureau of Statistics recently reported that the unemployment rate in November was at 6.8 percent, lower than October's 7 percent and expectations that the rate would remain unchanged.

Bitcoin Rises by 10% to Hit Record High; Most Major Currencies at Multi-Year Highs Against Dollar; Stocks Higher on U.S. Stimulus Hopes.

The latest data from the Eurozone helped to push the EUR/USD above the $1.22 level, the first such occurrence in more than 2½ years.

The Eurozone's manufacturing sector expanded in December, according to preliminary data.

Australia Extends Trade Dispute with China; Fresh Talks Ongoing Between E.U./U.K.; Germany Implements Tough Lockdown; Stocks & Risky Assets Lower Against Dollar.

The pound sterling steadied during Tuesday's London trade after a sharp rebound on Monday as Forex traders' collective hopes are growing that a Brexit agreement will be signed.

The United States Electoral College finally cast its votes, confirming the victory of President-Elect Joe Biden.

On Friday, 11th December 2020, the GBP/USD currency pair closed the week at 1.3218, down by 1.42% from its weekly open at 1.3409.

U.S. Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin; Fresh Talks Ongoing Between E.U./U.K.; New European Lockdowns; Stocks & Risky Assets Lower Against Dollar.

The pound sterling gained ground against its US rival during London trade on Monday after it was agreed by both parties that discussions would be extended beyond the looming deadline.

European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council Member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said in an interview that any economic effect caused by coronavirus vaccines won't be felt until the end of 2021.

Fresh Talks Ongoing Between E.U./U.K.; Pound Jumps on Weekly Open; Stocks & Risky Assets Higher Against Dollar.