The pound weakened against the dollar after UK employment figures came in below expectations.
The pound fell in early trade as the dollar remained firm, following disappointing UK jobs data.
The release of weaker-than-expected British employment figures weighed on sterling against the greenback. Further details on the specific metrics and market reaction were not immediately available.
Sophie covers currency markets and central bank policy across Europe, with a focus on how rate decisions ripple through FX pairs. She has been tracking the ECB's policy path since the start of the current easing cycle.
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