Sterling set for biggest weekly gain since 2009 after BoE rate hold

Equity markets down in morning trading

Daniel Flynn
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The pound is set to see its biggest weekly gain since 2009, up 3.2% against the dollar since Monday, following the Bank of England's decision to hold rates at 0.5% this month.

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