Boris Johnson confirmed via Twitter that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is in self-isolation now. UK Health Secretary and Finance Minister may also have to go into quarantine as they spend some time with the Prime Minister recently. GBPUSD pulled back from around 1.2295 to below 1.22 on the news.
GBPUSD pulled back from vicinity of daily highs after Boris Johnson confirmed he has coronavirus. Source: xStation5
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