Sterling trading activity ramps up amid UK political turmoil

FTSE 100 sentiment resilient

Michael Nelson
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Political uncertainty in the UK is driving a surge in bearish sterling trading activity, with 57% of sterling trading volumes in short positions last week, according to IG’s inaugural Sterling Sentiment Tracker.

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