rate rises. >>> in the uk, the treasury denied reports that it asked mark carney to extend his tenure as head of the british central bank for another year. a treasury spokeswoman said the government's position had not changed and it would soon start the recruitment process for his replacement. carney is set to step down in june 2019, but a report said he had been approached to remain in his post a little longer during the eu departure period. >>> aston martin announced it plans to go public by the end of this year. the luxury carmaker plans to list at least 25% of the company, valuing the group at 5 billion pounds the ceo called it a monumental moment and said now we will have an independent british car company again. palmer highlighted the firm's resilience to brexit and brushed aside trade fears. he said tariffs would instead impact his competitors aston martin sold 5,000 cars last year and made its first profit since 2010. >>> if you have a view on currencies, aston martin, trump, trade, tweet us at @streetsignscnbc. >>> find out why morgan stanley is taking such a negative view on