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UK pound falls to three-month lows as investors fret over rates, oil

The pound has hit a three-month low against the dollar, triggered by mounting economic apprehensions. Investors are anxious about the effects of soaring oil prices and persistent inflation on market stability. The FTSE 100 index has notably declined, reflecting burdens in government borrowing. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey confront escalating gilt yields.

1 Oct 2026 7:53 pm