Pound set for $1.35 in 2024, says Goldman - but UK economy risks a 'hard…

Pound set for $1.35 in 2024, says Goldman - but UK economy risks a 'hard landing' By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 17:31 EST, 19 December 2023 e-mail View comments The pound could hit $1.35 against the US dollar next year, experts at Goldman Sachs predict – but a top bond manager has warned the UK economy risks a 'hard landing'. A surge for sterling could boost British holidaymakers and would be a far cry from the aftermath of last year's disastrous mini-Budget when it plunged to a record low of less than $1.04. The pound is rising versus the dollar on bets that Britain will be slower to cut interest rates. However, bond firm Pimco…