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Exporters' greed may prevent the pound from boosting growth

Early signs that UK exporters are using the fall in the pound to boost their profit margins rather than their competitiveness could mean that the lower exchange rate does not lead to the rebalancing of the economy that most commentators, including the Monetary Policy Committee, are hoping for.

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