The pound strengthened against the euro and the dollar over the course of yesterday as global risk sentiment improved.
Sterling’s support is being aided by the recovery of the gas market and by comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin who promised to help boost gas supplies in Europe.
The euro is still struggling after the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting accounts failed to boost the single currency.
All eyes will now be on the US Non-Farm Payrolls report. Due at lunchtime, it will reveal how many jobs the US added in September and could cause the dollar to strengthen.
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