GBP/USD demonstrated its resilience on Wednesday. While the euro was pulled down to its 1.1400 critical support level due to the Iran shock, cable managed to rise above 1.3450 during the European session, as the renewed tensions in the Middle East did not provide any impetus for the U.S. dollar. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire … Read more
Attacks on ships in the Hormuz Strait have resulted in an increase in oil prices, thereby bolstering demand for the US dollar. The NY Fed survey indicates that households anticipate an increase in inflation. Burnham’s fiscal pledge constrains the potential for intensified political pressure on Sterling. The Pound Sterling retreats against the US Dollar on … Read more
GBP/USD eases below 1.3350 on Monday, following a seven-day rally. Recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have negatively impacted market sentiment during what was otherwise a tranquil beginning to the week. The pair continues to trade within a descending channel. The British Pound ticks lower against the US Dollar Monday, attempting to close a … Read more
GBP/USD commenced the third quarter hovering around the $1.325 mark, positioned close to a seven-month low following a 1.4% decline against the dollar in June. The pound retreated from a nearly two-week peak near 1.3275 reached in the previous session, declining towards 1.3235 as the dollar strengthened and the Bank of England’s dovish stance continued … Read more
GBP/USD has softened to approximately 1.3240 during the Asian session on Tuesday. The US ADP employment data and the US NFP report are set to attract significant attention later this week. Economists anticipate that the BoE will maintain its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% until the conclusion of the year. The GBP/USD pair experiences a … Read more
GBP/USD declines as uncertainty regarding tensions in the Middle East escalates. Hostilities in the Gulf have ceased, paving the way for the resumption of discussions regarding the Strait of Hormuz after a series of retaliatory strikes. British politician Andy Burnham is set to present his national vision on Monday. GBP/USD experiences a slight decline following … Read more
The pound is experiencing pressure from both sides, leading to a decline to a seven-month low. GBP/USD traded around 1.3180 on Thursday, remaining just below the 1.3200 level following a recovery attempt, weighed down by a US dollar that has surged to its highest point since May 2025, alongside a UK environment characterised by political … Read more
GBP/USD is trading around $1.3240, hovering just above an 11-week low after sliding to its weakest level since March, as a convergence of political, fiscal, and monetary pressures pins the pound near the bottom of its range. The pair is little changed on the session but firmly on the defensive, weighed by UK political chaos on one side and a dollar near a one-year high … Read more
GBP/USD is trading around $1.3240, hovering just above an 11-week low after sliding to its weakest level since March, as a convergence of political, fiscal, and monetary pressures keeps the pound near the bottom of its range. The pair is slightly altered during the session, yet remains firmly on the defensive, influenced by the political … Read more
GBP/USD moves higher, surpassing the 1.3200 mark following the resignation announcement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The decision was anticipated given the scrutiny surrounding his leadership, particularly after a significant loss in the local elections in May. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester, stands out as the most strategically advantageous candidate to succeed Starmer. The … Read more