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GBP/USD Hits 1.35 as BoE Hesitates, US Dollar Weakens

GBP/USD starts 2026 trading in the range of 1.3400 to 1.3500, with the spot consistently moving towards 1.3450–1.3475. During the initial sessions of the year, the pair momentarily advanced toward 1.3490–1.3500 before retreating below 1.3450 following a rejection near 1.3475. The recent rebound from the 1.3400 level maintains a positive short-term outlook: sellers are present … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays at 1.3450 as Fed–BoE Divide Fuels Bullish Hopes for 1.37

GBP/USD begins 2026 within the $1.3450–$1.3490 range, bolstered mainly by the differences in central bank policies. The Federal Reserve has implemented three cuts thus far, adjusting the target range to 3.50%–3.75%. Market expectations indicate the possibility of two additional reductions by 2026. The trajectory narrows the yield differential compared to other major currencies and consistently … Read more

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GBP/USD short-term setup near 1.3510 with a 1.3550 ceiling

GBP/USD is currently positioned at approximately 1.3510 following a two-day surge that propelled the pair past 1.3450, establishing a narrow range between 1.3470 and 1.3518, just below the resistance level. The price remains firmly above the 1.3500 level, indicating that buyers have effectively absorbed the initial spike following the Bank of England’s 25 bps reduction … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays Strong at 1.35 as Dollar Dips into 2026

GBP/USD is currently positioned in the mid-1.34s to 1.35s range, having struggled to surpass the recent swing high close to 1.3535. On the short-term chart, GBP/USD is positioned slightly above the 50-EMA at approximately 1.3470, while more substantial structural support can be found near the 100-EMA around 1.3340. Provided that the 1.3410–1.3470 range remains intact, … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays at 1.35 as Fed Easing Weakens Dollar

GBP/USD is currently positioned within the 1.3470–1.3535 range following a two-day surge that elevated the pair to its highest level since September. The market is currently fluctuating around 1.3500 following intraday peaks close to 1.3534–1.3535. The shift is influenced more by the divergence in monetary policies than by the strength of the UK economy: the … Read more

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GBP/USD Soars to 1.3450 as UK GDP Stays Strong

GBP/USD is currently at 1.3450, reflecting an increase of 0.59% for the session, having recorded a daily low of 1.3374 and reaching a new monthly high of 1.3457. The recent shift is not attributed to “mystical Sterling strength” — rather, it reflects a thin-liquidity surge triggered by a single positive UK data release in a … Read more

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GBP/USD Hits 1.34 as BoE Cuts and Soft Dollar Propel Bullish Trend to 1.35

GBP/USD is maintaining a range between 1.3370 and 1.3440 after testing 1.3446, with the spot fluctuating around 1.3373 to 1.3380. For 2025, the pair is approximately 6–6.5% elevated, transitioning from around 15-month lows to approaching a four-year peak, and is currently solidifying that progression. The current price action reflects typical late-cycle foreign exchange behavior, with … Read more

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GBP/USD Stays at 1.34 as Weak US CPI Weigh on Dollar

GBP/USD is currently positioned within the 1.33–1.34 range following a notable two-day movement influenced by UK CPI, the BoE’s decision to cut rates, and a softer US CPI report. The pair was observed trading near 1.3420 in Asia, subsequently dropping to 1.3310 following the UK inflation miss, before recovering to the 1.3370–1.3410 range and testing … Read more

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GBP/USD Faces Pressure as Weak UK CPI Pulls Cable to 1.33

The movement in GBP/USD is initiated by the UK inflation report. In November, the headline CPI decreased to 3.2% year-over-year, down from 3.6%, falling below the consensus estimate of 3.5%. On a monthly basis, prices decreased by 0.2% following a 0.3% increase, indicating a clear signal of disinflation. Core CPI has decreased to 3.2% year-over-year, … Read more

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GBP/USD Hits 1.34 as Weak U.S. Jobs Data Meets BoE Cut Speculation

GBP/USD is currently positioned between 1.34 and 1.3430 following a significant intraday shift primarily influenced by macroeconomic data and adjustments in central bank expectations. In the United States, November nonfarm payrolls increased by just 64,000 following a decline of 105,000 in October, and the unemployment rate rose from 4.4% to 4.6%. Retail sales for October … Read more