Pound strong against major currencies
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The pound strengthened against the dollar again on Monday afternoon, nearing the 26-year high of just over 2.06 US dollar that it struck earlier in the day.
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The pound held its ground against the dollar despite strong economic data reinforced expectations that the US economy is enjoying a soft landing.
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The pound rose to a month high against the dollar, tracking the dollar's slide, but continued to weaken against the euro after this morning's Nationwide house price survey for September continued to show subdued growth.
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The pound hit a seven-day high against the dollar on Thursday as it continued to benefit from a Bank of England statement which dampened speculation that the central bank will slash interest rates in February.
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The pound rose to three-month highs against the dollar, supported by the US rate cut talk.
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The pound and the euro were stable Tuesday ahead of rate decisions by the European Central Bank and Bank of England on Thursday.
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The pound continued to be supported by mounting expectations that the Bank of England will not raise interest rates any time soon, in light of stronger than expected fourth quarter GDP growth, a seemingly steadier housing market and emerging pipeline price pressures.
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The pound managed a small comeback against the US dollar on Friday after a raft of economic data helped the beleaguered British currency.
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The pound held firm against the dollar after it was dented by surprising falls in industrial and manufacturing production.
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The pound remained strong against the dollar after the latest Hometrack survey provided further evidence that higher interest rates are taking their toll on the housing market.
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The pound strengthened against the US dollar ahead of a keynote speech by Bank of England governor Mervyn King.
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The pound came off earlier highs but remained firm, rising above the 1.98 US dollar mark for the first time in 11 days, supported by positive merger and acquisition talk, as well as the dollar&#39;s weakness.
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The pound was boosted against the dollar after the preliminary estimate for the GDP was left unchanged, suggesting that growth in the economy remains robust.
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Sterling rose to its highest level since July against the dollar.
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Sterling has held firm against the dollar and euro as analysts looked for future direction from several economic indicators.
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The pound rose sharply against the dollar despite a downbeat survey on UK manufacturing and the outlook for economic growth by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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The British pound hit a 26-year high against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, shooting above $2.04, after higher-than-expected inflation figures raised expectations of another hike in United Kingdom base rates. The dollar was up against other key currencies.Gold prices were mixed in European trading.The euro traded at $1.3783, down from $1.3784 late Monday. Later, in midday trading in New York, the euro fetched $1.3781.Other dollar rates in Europe, compared with late Monday, included 122.34 Japanese yen, up from 121.82; 1.2031 Swiss francs, up from 1.2021; and 1.0436 Canadian dollars, up from 1.0429. Read more