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Sterling hit a two and a half year peak against the euro today

Pound sees new rally as poll fuels election optimism

Business / 09 Dec

Despite today's fall, the pound is still headed for its best week since mid-October

Sterling set for best week since mid-October

Business / 06 Dec

Sterling has gained over 7% against the dollar since October

Sterling hits two and a half year peak against euro

Business / 05 Dec

Sterling rallies after Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said he was standing down candidates in seats won by the Conservatives in 2017

Pound strengthens on Brexit Party boost

Business / 11 Nov

Sterling has gained more than 5% over the last three weeks against the US dollar as fears of Britain crashing out of the European Union faded

Sterling holds the line as markets price election risks

Business / 29 Oct

Sterling has now erased its gains for the week as hopes the UK parliament would pass Johnson's Brexit deal turned into more political uncertainty

Sterling down as EU delays Brexit extension verdict

Business / 25 Oct

Mario Draghi's last news conference as President of the ECB was not the grand finale he was hoping for

Draghi defends legacy as ECB keeps money taps on

Business / 25 Oct

Sterling sees further falls this morning after overnight weakness

Sterling pressured as Brexit timetable blocked

Business / 23 Oct

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing crucial Brexit votes in parliament later today

Sterling retreats below $1.30 ahead of key Brexit votes

Business / 22 Oct

Sterling rises against both the euro and dollar today

Pound holds near $1.30 as Brexit deal vote blocked

Business / 21 Oct

The mood music for sterling's short term outlook has improved, but market watchers caution there are a few hurdles before Britain and the EU can agree a deal

Pound bruised as Brexit deal doubts creep in

Business / 14 Oct

The British pound is poised for its first weekly gain in three weeks

Sterling set for first weekly rise in three weeks

Business / 04 Oct

The pound has found little direction in recent days as Brexit concerns dominate

Sterling jumps to 8 day high

Business / 03 Oct

Concerns about whether a last-minute Brexit deal was achievable continues to hit sterling

Sterling falls after weaker than expected UK inflation

Business / 18 Sep

Most of C&C's revenues, earnings and activities are now derived in and from the UK

C&C set to leave Euronext Dublin for London listing

Business / 10 Sep

Sterling has gained more than 1% agains the dollar this week - putting it on track for its best weekly performance since June

Sterling traders eye vote on election after big rebound

Business / 06 Sep

Sterling has today dropped to a two week low as talk of an imminent UK election mounted

Sterling drops as UK election speculation mounts

Business / 02 Sep

Boris Johnson's Prime Minister victory was largely priced into sterling

Sterling holds below $1.25 as Johnson appoints cabinet

Business / 25 Jul

Currency traders are awaiting Boris Johnson's speech due later in the day after the Queen formally appoints him as prime minister

Pound rebounds modestly before Johnson takes office

Business / 24 Jul

Traders are focusing on the growing risks of Britain crashing out of the European Union without a deal in place by October 31

Brexit fears knock pound after biggest jump in 2 months

Business / 19 Jul

The IMF has been at odds with US President Donald Trump over his use of tariffs to resolve trade imbalances

IMF sees dangers from trade tensions, overvalued dollar

Business / 17 Jul

Sterling was the worst performing G10 currency in the second quarter of this year

Sterling extends falls on Brexit and economy fears

Business / 17 Jul

Sterling is now headed for its biggest one-day fall since March

Sterling plunges to 27 month low against the dollar

Business / 16 Jul

Sterling traders are nervous about a loss of momentum in the UK economy, the prospect of an interest rate cut and a new prime minister

Sterling edges lower as weak data and Brexit worries

Business / 15 Jul

The pound has struggled this week against other currencies, notably the dollar and the euro

Sterling headed for record 10th week of losses

Business / 12 Jul

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