Coverage dated September 22, 2022 to September 25, 2022

British pound plunges to new low as tax cuts spark concern

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The British pound has fallen to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar after the government pledged a sweeping package of tax cuts that have fueled concerns about its economic

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    British Pound Plunges Below $1.11 After New Government Announces Tax Cuts (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The embattled British pound fell 1.6% Friday against the dollar, after the new U.K. government announced a radical economic plan in a bid to boost growth.

  2. The Buffalo News

    British pound plunges to new low as tax cuts spark concern (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    The British pound has fallen to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar after the government pledged a sweeping package of tax cuts that have fueled concerns about its economic

  3. Delaware Public Media

    The British pound hit a record low over fears about income tax cuts and debt (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The British pound sank to $1.03, before stabilizing slightly, as traders and investors react negatively to new government plans to cut taxes for highest earners and businesses and boosting borrowing.

  4. Forbes

    Pound Plummets To Record Low Against U.S. Dollar After U.K. Signals More Tax Cuts (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The British pound briefly fell to an all-time low of $1.035—the lowest it has been since the U.K. switched to a decimal unit currency.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Sterling Hits Record Low Against the Dollar, as Asia-Pacific Currencies Also Weaken (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The British pound briefly plunged 4% to a record low against the dollar.

  6. KRDO

    British pound plummets to record low against the dollar (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Laura He, Jessie Yeung and Jonny Hallam, CNN Business The British pound crashed to a record low against the US dollar on Monday on growing fears about the stability of UK government finances. The plunge of nearly 5% to just above $1.

  7. France 24

    Pound hits record low versus dollar, markets hit by recession fears (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The pound hit a record low against the dollar Monday on surging fears about the UK economy after the government unveiled a huge tax-cutting budget.

  8. NPR

    The British pound has weakened to a record low after reveal of latest tax plans (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The British pound weakened to a record-low level against the U.S. dollar as traders and investors continue to react negatively to new plans unveiled by the country's finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Pound hits all-time low against dollar as UK government pursues big tax cuts (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The British pound plunged to a record low against the dollar on Monday as the United Kingdom announced plans for new tax cuts and borrowing, adding to existing upward pressure on the dollar from the Federal Reserve's campaign to raise interest rates to counter inflation.

  10. France 24

    British pound hits record low against US dollar, prompting recession fears (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The pound hit a record low against the dollar Monday on surging fears about the UK economy after the government unveiled a huge tax-cutting budget.

  11. WFMZ Allentown

    British pound plummets to new lows against US dollar (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The British pound fell to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar after Treasury chief Kwasi Kwarteng pledged further tax cuts, fueling concerns about the government’s economic policy. The pound

  12. The Times of Israel

    Pound plunges to record low against the dollar on surging fears about UK economy (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    British currency also fell to 2-year low against euro, after new finance minister Kwarteng announced controversial mini-budget; observers warn it could hit parity with US currency

  13. Deutsche Welle

    UK: Pound falls to historic low following tax cut announcement | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The British currency has taken a beating from investors amid plans to cut billions in tax revenues. The new Conservative Party government under Prime Minister Liz Truss has been in power for just 20 days.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    British pound plunges to new low against dollar as tax cuts spark concern (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Britain's currency fell to its lowest value against the dollar amid concern over the economic policies of the government of Prime Minister Liz Truss.

  15. Digital Journal

    Pound hits record low versus dollar, markets drop on recession fears (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The pound hit a record low against the dollar Monday on surging fears about the UK economy after the government unveiled a huge tax-cutting budget. The

  16. Christian Science Monitor

    Pound falls to all-time low as UK announces sweeping tax cuts (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    The pound is plunging to new lows against the dollar after Britain's new Conservative government announced sweeping tax cuts.

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