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Pound drops below $1.30 as June retail sales fall due to World Cup & heatwave
The pound has fallen under $1.30 after a surprise fall in retail sales in June, confounding expectations of an increase.
Thursday 5 November 2026
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The pound has fallen under $1.30 after a surprise fall in retail sales in June, confounding expectations of an increase.
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