Pound ticks up as UK data shows strong pre-war growth
Sterling rose modestly on Thursday after stronger-than-expected UK economic data lifted sentiment, while markets also tracked developments around a potential peace deal linked to the US-Iran conflict. The pound was last up 0.1% at $1.3575. Against the British currency, the euro slipped 0.1% to 86.94 pence. UK growth beats expectations Britain’s economy expanded more sharply
