The pound closed the year flat at $1.2554, marking it as a top performer among major currencies against the dollar.
Despite a 1.4% decline over the year, the pound is expected to outshine other G10 currencies in 2024.
Investors anticipate the Bank of England will implement two interest rate cuts in the upcoming year due to persistent inflationary pressures.
The UK economy experienced back-to-back contractions in September and October, its first since the pandemic.
In contrast, the pound appreciated approximately 4.5% against the euro this year, reflecting a differing economic trajectory between the UK and eurozone.
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