Pound Leaps Most Since 2008 as ‘Remain’ Recaptures Lead in Polls
- Previous surveys showing ‘Leave’ ahead sparked market turmoil
- Odds tracker shows chances for Brexit dropping to about 26%
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The pound jumped the most since 2008, spurring a global rally in higher-yielding currencies, as polls signaled the campaign for the U.K to stay in the European Union was gaining momentum.
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