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Sound as a pound?

Sterling has had a rollercoaster ride over the past twelve months. This time last year it was at a multidecade low on a real trade-weighted basis. But the pound’s fortunes have improved since then and it has generally strengthened since the start of 2010. We expect the currency to build on its recent gains.

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