Pound Remains Lower as Poll Shows U.K. Debate Was Almost a Tie
- YouGov poll of 1,600 people gave Johnson the narrowest victory
- Sterling is poised for the first loss in five sessions
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn on Nov. 19.
Photographer: Jonathan Hordle/ITV
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The pound remained lower Tuesday after a snap poll showed respondents believed Prime Minister Boris Johnson narrowly edged out opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn in their first debate ahead of the U.K. election.
Sterling was down 0.2% to $1.2926 at 9:46 p.m. in London, poised for the first loss in five days. The currency touched the day’s low at $1.2911 just before the start of the debate and pared losses throughout as the leaders traversed issues ranging from Brexit to the nation’s health-care system.