The pound is strong against the euro and the dollar today ahead of the autumn Budget, which will take place on Wednesday.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal extra funding for the NHS, as well as plans to reduce greenhouse emissions and help to support businesses and individuals recover economically from the pandemic.
The European Central Bank will hold its latest meeting this week and President Christine Lagarde is expected to comment on plans surrounding interest rates and monetary policy. The euro could be impacted by this on Thursday.
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