Sterling hits decade high vs basket, strongest since Brexit vote day

The pound reached its strongest level against a currency basket since the day of the 2016 Brexit referendum, driven by dollar weakness following US midterm elections. This marks a notable reversal from post-Brexit depreciation, reflecting relative strength in UK assets or expectations of policy divergence. The move is primarily a dollar story, with sterling's gains tied to US political outcomes rather than UK-specific fundamentals.

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