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Sterling pushed closer to euro parity by zero base rate talk

Sterling parity with the euro drew closer yesterday as the single currency surged through the 95p mark to hit an all-time high of 95.56p, on mounting talk of benchmark UK interest rates tumbling to zero.

Sterling parity with the euro drew still closer yesterday as the single currency surged through the 95p mark to hit a fresh all-time high of 95.56p, on mounting talk of benchmark UK interest rates tumbling to zero.