# The Weaker British Pound Is Here to Stay - Business Insider

> Analysts say the pound's weakness since the Brexit vote reflects market expectations of a lasting fall in its real value. The article argues sterling is unlikely to recover to pre-referendum levels.

- Date: 2017-04-18 · published 2017-04-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/71731-the-weaker-british-pound-is-here-to-stay-business-insider
- Commodities: [British Pound (USD per GBP)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GBPUSD.md)

## Why it matters

A persistently weaker pound keeps UK import costs elevated, which supports sterling-denominated feed and commodity prices for British buyers.

## Read by commodity

- GBPUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- businessinsider.com: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-weaker-british-pound-is-here-to-stay-2017-4

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