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General · 4 June 2026

Mideast hopes rise, but Pound stays frozen.

Mideast hopes rise, but Pound stays frozen.

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People and businesses saw little change in currency markets as traders held back while waiting for signs of progress in talks between Washington and Tehran. On Thursday, sterling stayed near $1.342 and was unchanged against the euro after a ceasefire plan involving Israel and Lebanon raised hopes but left questions. Since February 27, the pound has lost about 0.5% against the dollar.

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