Pound slides after Carney warns protectionism could 'shipwreck' economy
Concerns amid continues tensions
The pound slid to a six-month low against the euro and dollar, after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney issued a warning that escalating protectionism could "shipwreck" the world economy.
In a speech, Carney said international trade tensions could lead to a new Cold War, which would cost the global economy billions, with fears over this outcome already causing a "sea change" in how business...
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