By Seema Shah, Chief Strategist, Principal Global Investors
Sterling has risen to its highest level in almost seven months, just under $1.32, as polls show the ruling Conservative party holding its lead over Jeremy Corbyn's left-wing Labour party at this Thursday's general election. Investors clearly see a Conservative majority as the most market positive outcome, as it would allow Prime Minister Boris Johnson to push his Brexit deal through Parliament in time for next month's deadline, perhaps earlier.
While the election was originally gearing up to be a vote on Brexit, it's not the only