Meanings of strong sterling in English

A strong sterling also weighed on internationally focused stocks on the FTSE 100.

For Irish investors, the strong sterling exchange rate could be positive or negative depending on individual circumstances.

The danger for Ireland of a strong sterling is that British goods become more expensive in pound terms.

BOC, the industrial gases and healthcare group, yesterday revealed the extent of its scars caused the strong sterling.

It was weakened by strong sterling, higher interest costs and pre-trading expenses for a joint venture in Japan.

In the days of strong sterling, a relatively weak euro and cheap flights, it was Mardi Gras every weekend.

UK buyers are fixing their sights on Irish property on foot of strong sterling values against the euro and soaring property prices over there.

The pound followed sterling down against the mark, as UK election speculation mounted and a survey underlined the problems of a strong sterling for exporters.

Euro zone stocks fell 0.6 percent while Britain's FTSE, which has suffered from a strong sterling this week, slid 0.1 percent.