Sterling advances to highest weekly level

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The British currency appreciated for a third straight day versus the greenback after the U.K. unemployment data that showed the biggest decline in 16 years. The Sterling gained 0.1% to $1.6014 as of 1:50 p.m. in London, after advancing to $1.6059, the strongest level since October 9. The Pound fell 0.1% to 84.66 pence per Euro, after sliding to 85.10 pence on October 11, the lowest level since September 2.
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