UK's Brexit Minister Raab: Brexit withdrawal deal is about 80% agreed with EU

As market participants brace for the publication of the first batch of technical notices on preparation for a no-deal Brexit, Britain's Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab was out on the wires and said:

   •  No-deal notices coming out on Thursday are measured and proportionate 
   •  There are risks in the medical supply chain, but should not be blown out of context.
   •  Will publish 25 technical notices on Thursday, around a third of total planned.
   •  There will be risks and challenges in a no-deal scenario, but also opportunities.
   •  Making good progress on outstanding separation issue.
   •  Brexit withdrawal deal is about 80% agreed with the EU.
   •  Obstacles remain including N.Ireland border. 
   •  EU still probing UK proposals.