Friday, 11 January 2008

Weak Pound, Strong Euro

BBC: The pound has fallen to an all-time low against the euro after weak manufacturing data underscored a gloomy outlook for the UK economy.

Sterling is now at its weakest since the single currency was introduced in 1999, it now takes 75.86 pence to buy a euro. One pound was worth 1.3243 euros.

The pound also hit a 10-month low versus the dollar at $1.9485.

After a strong 2007, the pound is expected to weaken in 2008 as interest rates fall and the UK economy slows.

The pound hit a 26-year high against the dollar last year, above $2.

Analysts said investors were moving out of high yielding currencies in favour of the lower-yielding yen. Pound at record low against euro >>>

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