Investors have become more convinced about the prospect of tighter
monetary policy in Europe in response to upward pressure on headline
inflation and some reasonably encouraging economic news. One more
member of the UK Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise rates in
February, while the ECB gave very clear signals at is press conference in
early March that rates are likely to be raised next month. As a result, the euro
and sterling have gained ground against the dollar.
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