Analysis-Sterling's stunning rally keeps twitchy currency markets on edge
Sterling has hit roughly 2-1/2 years highs against the dollar and is flying high versus the euro, in moves analysts warn are underpinned by speculative interest rate bets that could unravel fast in markets still shaken by early August turmoil. At around $1.32, Britain's pound has soared beyond most analysts' target prices for this year. It's a stunning recovery from its slump to record lows near $1.03 after former UK prime minister Liz Truss' September 2022 mini-Budget.