Pound nudges at four-week highs amid dollar retreat
Key takeaways
- The pound rose on Thursday to around its highest levels in four weeks as the dollar backed off previous highs in line with a modest retreat in oil prices.
- Sterling traded near 1.3438 against the USD.
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The British pound gained ground versus the US dollar as the dollar eased back from recent strength. For everyday investors this means UK-linked currency positions may see modest gains while US dollar holdings could feel some pressure.
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