The pound moved firmly lower against other major currencies on Tuesday afternoon after the latest poll on the upcoming Brexit referendum showed public opinion has shifted in favor of the U.K. leaving the European Union. Sterling dropped to $1.4556, after trading as high as $1.4726 earlier on Tuesday. Against the euro, the pound dropped to €1.3048, down from an intraday high of €1.3205. According to two Guardian/ICM polls, 52% of the respondents said they would vote for a Brexit, while 48% would prefer to stay in the union. That points to a reversal of recent polls, which had indicated the "remain" campaign was gaining traction. The Brits will cast their ballot on June 23, with the result expected early on June 24.
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