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Sterling hits one-year low versus euro as investors rush into safe havens - REUTERS
April 9 (Reuters) - The pound hit a one-year low versus the euro and a new 7-month low versus the yen on Wednesday, as a U.S. asset selloff spooked investors, triggering a rush into safe-haven currencies.
Stocks, the dollar and U.S. Treasuries took a hit on Wednesday, as U.S. tariffs on world economies kicked in.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that Britain will fight to secure an economic partnership with the United States while also working to lower trade barriers with key partners.