Pound rises as U.K. economy gains momentum

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The British Pound increased for the fourth straight day against the shared currency after a report showed that house prices advanced by the most in a six-year period in September suggesting that the U.K. economy is improving. The Sterling added 0.2% to 83.62 per Euro by 9:33 a.m. in London after it strengthened to 83.40 pence, the highest since January 17.

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