Pound Hits Fresh High on Boris Johnsons Election Prospects

The pound rose to a seven-month high against the dollar as polls suggested that Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservative Party would win a majority in next weeks general electiona victory that could end the political uncertainty over Brexit.

With only eight days to go until Britons cast their votes to elect the next government, polls indicate that Mr. Johnsons Conservatives are on course to win an overall majority in Parliament. That would increase the chances of Mr. Johnsons Brexit deal being passed by U.K. lawmakers,...