The
pound has fallen to its lowest level in 10 months amid uncertainty about
Scotland's future within the UK.
The
currency fell 1% in early Monday Asian trading to $1.6165, and also fell almost
1% against the euro to 1 euro 2527.
It
came after a YouGov poll suggested supporters of an independent Scotland had
taken a narrow lead in the referendum debate for the first time.
Just
a week ago sterling was trading at $1.66 against the US dollar.
Voters
in Scotland go to the polls on Thursday, 18 September, when they will be asked
the "Yes/No" question: "Should Scotland be an independent
country?"
The
poll, which featured in the Sunday Times, suggested that
