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The Future for Sterling in 2010

Paul Robinson, Chief Sterling Strategist at Barclays Capital, looks at the prospects for Sterling in 2010. Paul gives us his take on future changes in monetary and fiscal policy, and the implications for sterling over the coming twelve months. Read more

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