Sterling extends gains, rises 1 pct on day vs dollar

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LONDON, Sept 30 | Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:05am EDT

LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Sterling extended gains on Wednesday, climbing 1 percent on the day against the dollar, which suffered broadly due to losses against the euro in the aftermath of a European Central Bank cash tender offer.

Sterling GBP=D4 rose to the day's high of $1.6119, pulling further away from a four-month low of $1.5770 hit earlier in the week.

The pound was also boosted after a jump in UK consumer sentiment prompted short covering in the currency.

(Reporting by Naomi Tajitsu)

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