GBP/USD Reaches 1.3150 as Markets Expect December Fed Cut
The British Pound showed strength versus the US Dollar on Friday, hitting the mark of 1.3160 in Asian trading sessions. Because of expectations, the FED may lower rates in December; the GBP got a lift—CME FedWatch now shows a 71% chance, compared to 66% a day earlier. On the other hand, sentiment across markets held […]
GBP/USD Remains Below 1.3400 as Uk Borrowing Rises More Than Expected
Wednesday saw GBP/USD struggle, hovering near 1.3380 as Asian markets opened. Clearly investors were hesitant, awaiting crucial UK inflation figures—September’s CPI alongside the RPI. The British pound dipped when figures revealed the UK government took on an additional £7.2 billion in debt during the first six months of the financial year. Overall borrowing hit £99.8 […]
GBP/USD Traders Eye UK Jobs Report for Market Direction
The UK Jobs Report, set to be released on Tuesday at 06:00 GMT, is drawing close attention from forex traders as it could shape the British Pound’s (GBP) next move against the US Dollar (USD). Markets expect the ILO Unemployment Rate t(International Labor Organization) to hold steady at 4.7% for the three months ending in […]
Pound Steadies Above 1.3300 on Bank of England’s Careful Policy Approach
The GBP/USD pair is holding steady above the 1.3300 psychological level, trading near 1.3310 in Friday’s Asian session. After three days of small losses, the Pound Sterling (GBP) is regaining support, helped by the Bank of England’s (BoE) firm and careful approach to monetary policy. The BoE continues to focus on bringing down stubborn inflation, […]
GBP/USD extends gains above 1.3430 as US shutdown weighs on Dollar
The GBP/USD pair advances modestly to around 1.3435 during Friday’s Asian session, supported by weakness in the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback comes under pressure as signs of a slowing US labor market emerge and the federal government enters a shutdown. Notably, the September Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report will not be released due to the […]
GBP/USD Advances Above 1.3450 Amid Rising Fed Rate Cut Expectations
GBP/USD extends its rally for the fourth straight session, trading near 1.3460 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The pair remains supported as the US Dollar (USD) weakens on the back of soft labor market data, which has heightened expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are now pricing in […]
GBP/USD eases toward 1.3500 as UK PMI data disappoints
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower against the US Dollar (USD) in early European trading on Wednesday, with GBP/USD slipping to around 1.3510. The move came after the latest UK S&P Global flash PMI figures for September revealed weaker-than-expected economic activity. Traders now await remarks from Bank of England (BoE) External Member Megan Greene, due […]
GBP/USD slips below 1.3450 ahead of US ISM Services PMI release
The GBP/USD pair extended its decline to around 1.3430 during Asian trading hours on Thursday, with the Pound Sterling (GBP) under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) amid renewed concerns over the UK’s fiscal outlook. Later in the day, focus will shift to key US data releases, including weekly Initial Jobless Claims, the ADP Employment […]
GBP/USD Slips Toward 1.3450, Rate-Cut Bets Support Sterling
GBP/USD pulls back in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering near 1.3450 after giving up part of the previous session’s gains. Despite the dip, the Pound Sterling (GBP) retains underlying support as fading expectations for further Bank of England (BoE) rate cuts help cushion downside pressure. UK inflation has been climbing at a faster pace in […]
GBP/USD edges lower toward 1.3500 as Fed cut bets ease
The GBP/USD pair trades on a softer note near the 1.3500 mark during Tuesday’s early European session. The US Dollar (USD) gains modestly against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders scale back expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut at the September 16–17 policy meeting. Attention now shifts to the UK’s July Consumer Price […]
GBP/USD Holds Near 1.3500 as Fed Rate Cut Bets Strengthen
GBP/USD traded steadily around 1.3500 in Wednesday’s Asian session, building on a 0.5% gain from the previous day. The pair extended its advance as the US Dollar weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation data, fueling expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. US CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year in July, matching June’s pace but falling […]
GBP/USD Steady Above 1.3250 Ahead of US ISM Services PMI Data
The GBP/USD pair is trading flat around 1.3280 during Tuesday’s Asian session, as market participants await the release of the US ISM Services PMI later in the day. However, increasing expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts could put downward pressure on the US Dollar (USD) against the Pound Sterling. Weaker-than-expected US job data released […]
GBP/USD steadies near 1.3350 as USD softens ahead of Fed rate decision
GBP/USD is trading slightly higher around 1.3360 during Wednesday’s Asian session after four consecutive days of losses. The pair is supported by a weaker US Dollar (USD) as markets await the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate announcement later in the North American session. The Fed is widely expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged […]
GBP/USD Climbs Above 1.3500 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker Dollar Outlook
The GBP/USD pair continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, rising toward 1.3525 during the early European trading hours. A positive risk appetite in global markets is fueling demand for risk-sensitive currencies like the British Pound, helping it strengthen against the US Dollar. Investor focus is now shifting to Thursday’s release of the UK’s preliminary PMI […]
GBP/USD Forecast: Pair Holds Above 1.3400 Despite Lingering Bearish Sentiment
The GBP/USD pair is trading slightly higher for the second consecutive session, hovering near 1.3420 during Monday’s Asian session. However, the overall outlook remains bearish, with technical indicators on the daily chart showing the pair still confined within a descending channel. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains below the neutral 50 mark, reinforcing the […]
GBP/USD Holds Above 1.2400 as Markets Watch China Tariff Developments
GBP/USD extends its gains for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.2430 during Asian market hours on Tuesday. With the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada , the pair benefits from a risk-on sentiment . Despite this, investors continue to pay close attention to ongoing […]
GBP/USD Slips Below 1.2500 Amid Dovish BoE Expectations and Trump’s Tariff Plans
The GBP/USD pair reverses its three-day rally, trading near 1.2440 during Tuesday’s Asian session. The British Pound (GBP) faces mounting pressure as markets anticipate a likely rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE) to 4.5% at its next meeting. Key Drivers Behind GBP Weakness Weaker UK Economic Data: Recent economic indicators from the United […]
GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The GBP/USD pair strengthens, trading near 1.2570 during Wednesday’s early European session. Despite market jitters stemming from US tariff announcements by President-elect Donald Trump, the Pound Sterling (GBP) consolidates gains. Investors are now eyeing the release of the US October Core Personal Consumption Expenditures […]