Brexit vote anniversary: Caution on sterling in face of 'gigantic uncertainty'

Risks from the Brexit talks

Tom Eckett
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Market commentators are divided on whether sterling is an attractive investment following its turbulent year since the UK voted to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016, with many taking a cautious stance amid continued uncertainty.

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