Sterling climbs above $1.30 for first time since November

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Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears
US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October. Business live – latest updates The euro and the pound have risen against the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Gold hits record high over $3,000 amid rising geopolitical tensions; Pound at $1.30 against weakening US dollar – business live
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Gold has already topped $3,000. Here’s what it needs to go up another 16%.
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