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Pound Hedging Costs Hit Five-Month High on UK Budget Risks

Bloomberg Markets·October 21, 2026·1 min read

The cost of hedging against swings in the pound versus the euro rose to the highest in five months as traders position for next week's UK Budget. This increase reflects growing market uncertainty and risk aversion ahead of the fiscal announcement.

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