STERLING REACHES 3 YEAR HIGH AGAINST THE US DOLLAR The Sterling rally continues with GBP almost touching EUR 1.17 and USD 1.43 today. The Pound has risen 3.2% and 4% against both so far this year making it the best performing currency in the G10. Market…lnkd.in/dT66Q_c

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Sterling sank on Wednesday as profit-taking by traders after a strong first quarter for the British currency pulled it to its lowest in over four weeks against the euro and a week’s low against the dollar. lnkd.in/dFM-zzu

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The pound rose 1% to hit a one-month high against the dollar on Monday at the start of a data-heavy week that is expected to provide more evidence that Britain’s economy is rebounding from its deepest recession in 300 years. lnkd.in/d_FDE4Y

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The pound climbed as high as $1.411 on Monday, its strongest in more than two months, fuelled by a weaker dollar, improved economic outlook and market relief that a Scottish independence referendum looks unlikely in the near term. lnkd.in/d63YD6F

Sterling ticked higher against the dollar on Thursday after a Bank of England policymaker said the central bank is likely to raise rates well into next year, while noting an increase could come earlier if the economy rebounds more quickly than expected. lnkd.in/d4N7PmJ

Sterling extended its fall against the U.S. dollar on Friday, dropping below $1.39, hurt by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish surprise and an unexpected fall in Britain’s retail sales. lnkd.in/dGce_iV

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