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Stuttering sterling as a Brexit barometer

It's now three years since the UK's vote to leave the European Union. Against the backdrop of ongoing political uncertainty, I talked to Bloomberg about the prospects for sterling. Brexit blues have once again taken hold, with the pound down 5% since the start of May, so is it now time to buy with all the bad news reflected in the price?

Christopher Jeffery

Head of Inflation and Rates Strategy

Chris works as a strategist within LGIM’s asset allocation team, focussing on discretionary fixed income and systematic risk premia strategies. He coordinates global rates and inflation strategy across LGIM’s asset allocation and fixed income capabilities. He joined LGIM in 2014 from BNP Paribas Investment Partners where he worked as a senior economist and strategist within the Multi-Asset Solutions group. Prior to that, he worked as an economist within monetary analysis at the Bank of England with a focus on the UK domestic economy. Chris graduated from University College, Oxford in 2001 with a first class degree in philosophy, politics and economics. He also holds an Msc in economics (research) from the London School of Economics and is a CFA charterholder.

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