Pound rises on Brexit deal optimism – business live

Boris Johnson says all 635 Conservative candidates standing in the election back his Brexit dealEuropean and Asian shares rise after China rate cut; investors await further news on trade 9.50am GMT A survey on UK household finances shows that people reported further strain this month. The headline index from IHS Markit remained at 44.4 in November, pointing to a negative assessment of household finances.The outlook for the year ahead also remained stuck in downbeat territory during November, alt