Sterling Hits 18-Month High as UK Consumer Spending Surprises The British pound strengthened against the dollar and euro on Friday, buoyed by better-than-expected UK retail sales data for August. This positive economic indicator, combined with steady inflation figures and the Bank of England’s cautious stance on interest rates, has contributed to sterling’s upward trend. The currency briefly touched its highest level against the dollar since March 2022, while also gaining ground against the euro. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Turkish Investors Flock to Dollars and Gold Amid Lira's Decline READ MORE Billionaire Investor Palihapitiya: Misleading GDP Components Mask Economic Downturn READ MORE Gold Milestone: Standard Gold Bar Hits $1 Million Mark READ MORE Rising Gold Prices Cool Off Indian Market Demand in Fourth Quarter READ MORE First ever filming of Singapore’s Gold Reserves in Super-Secret Gold Vault READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment