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What is a 'strong' pound?
A 'strong' pound means it can buy more foreign currency. For example, if £1 buys $1.50, it's stronger than if it buys $1.30. A stronger pound makes imports cheaper (like foreign holidays or goods from abroad) but makes UK exports more expensive for other countries, potentially affecting trade.
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