According to Reuters, the sterling is nearing a two-month high against the dollar.br Despite drama in London over Brexit, the UK's currency is trading up seven-tenths of a percent, rising to $1.29.br The sterling began its rise in the wake of a vote of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Theresa May.br But the prime minister's government survived the motion by a margin of 19 votes, which promoted the sterling to rally.