Hedge Funds
Macro hedge fund Harmonic Capital Partners LLP bought the pound about six weeks after the U.K.’s June 23 vote to part ways with the European Union. The fund has lost money on this bet, but it’s not about to give up now. Chief Investment Officer Patrik Safvenblad said Harmonic Capital is sticking to the position, which is held mostly against the euro, because it sees sterling’s fair value as much higher than current levels. A stronger growth and inflation outlook for Britain compared with the euro area also suggests relative gains for the U.K. currency, he said.

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