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Is the strong pound decade over?

Sterling’s continued weakness even as interest rate expectations have moved back in its favour could reflect growing concerns over the fundamental health of the UK economy and hinder the Monetary Policy Committee’s attempts to shore up the housing market and domestic economy.

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