Monday, April 30, 2007

U.K. Pound May Gain on Expectations Higher Rates Needed to Curb Inflation

(Bloomberg) -- The U.K. pound may gain on expectations the Bank of England will have to keep raising interest rates to curb above-target inflation.

The currency snapped a four-day losing streak against the euro yesterday as a report showed inflation will exceed the Bank of England's target for another year. The pound also rose as a separate report showed consumer confidence in Europe's second- largest economy gained this month.


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