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Pound rises to highest level since Brexit referendum

The pound reached its highest level since the 2016 Brexit referendum, rising against major currencies like the euro and dollar. Sterling's value peaked at 86.4 on a specific index, influenced by political stability and economic growth.

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  • Hiru News - English·1h agoPound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
  • Ada Derana·5h agoPound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

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Sterling has risen notably in recent weeks against the euro and the dollar, ahead of an expected rise in interest rates. The value reached 86.4 on an index where 100 equals the value in 2005.

Summarised from Hiru News - English

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