Cable higher on optimism about Spanish bailout

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On Friday, the Cable was traded higher versus the U.S. Dollar, amid the stronger Euro. However, concerns about the U.K. economy weigh, and the Sterling underperformed other currencies that are perceived to be riskier. GBP/USD hit a session high of 1.6071 and a session low of 1.6020, subsequently consolidating at 1.6066 by 12:17 a.m. London time.

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