Pound at eight-month low as ‘stagflation’ crisis fears take hold

Pound at eight-month low as ‘stagflation’ crisis fears take hold

The pound has come under pressure as fears over "stagflation" stalk the economy amid a supply chain crisis and surging energy prices.

Sterling dipped below $1.35 to hit a fresh eight-month low against the US dollar on Wednesday.

"Stagflation" describes a period when an economy experiences stagnant growth and high inflation at the same time.