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flag UK's pound drops to six-week low vs euro amid record borrowing and rising debt fears.

flag The British pound fluctuated amid mixed signals, briefly rising against the dollar before weakening to a six-week low versus the euro, driven by soaring UK government borrowing of £18 billion in August—the highest in five years—fueling concerns over fiscal sustainability and debt levels. flag Despite the Bank of England holding rates at 4.0%, market focus shifted to upcoming budget pressures, weakening consumer confidence, and rising gilt yields, with 10-year yields near 27-year highs. flag Analysts warn of a potential fiscal crisis, citing risks to growth forecasts and the need for tough fiscal choices ahead of November’s budget, which may trigger further currency declines.

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