Pound-to-Euro Week Ahead Forecast: Sterling Hits Stubborn Barrier
The pound is set to consolidate against the euro beneath a level it has yet to close above, although UK growth data and France's budget troubles should keep any setback shallow.
The pound is set to consolidate against the euro beneath a level it has yet to close above, although UK growth data and France's budget troubles should keep any setback shallow.
The consensus is ripe to be challenged.
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British pound's weakness against euro to be shallow, but against the dollar, the tech selloff matters more.
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