Pound Extends Advance Against Dollar After U.K. Services Data

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The pound extended an advance versus the dollar after a gauge of U.K. services activity expanded more than analysts forecast last month.

Sterling advanced 0.5 percent to $1.5194 at 9:41 a.m. London time. It strengthened 0.3 percent to 85.94 pence per euro.