LONDON, October 17, 2026: Sterling reached a three-week high against the dollar on October 16 and headed for a third weekly rise against the euro. Better-than-expected British economic data and weakness in the euro contributed to the move. Currency traders are also monitoring the Bank of England’s interest-rate outlook and the government’s coming budget. Exchange rates can reverse quickly as market expectations change.
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Sources and related reading
Source: Reuters reporting. For broader international context, see NewsNationOnline international news and our coverage of global currency and import-cost pressures.
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