GBP/USD rises as anticipated, with the expected mild US inflation data likely to maintain the Federal Reserve’s current stance. US Nonfarm Payrolls increased by 162,000, elevating expectations for a September Fed rate hike to approximately 58.3%. Persistent inflation and fiscal concerns are influencing market expectations for further rate hikes by the Bank of England. GBP/USD … Read more
GBP/USD advances to approximately 1.3530 during the early hours of the Asian session on Friday. BoE’s Pill indicated that elevated rates would assist in mitigating inflationary pressures. The US jobs report for August is scheduled for release on Friday. The GBP/USD pair demonstrates resilience, approaching 1.3530 in the early hours of trading on Friday in … Read more
GBP/USD declines as the US Dollar strengthens due to increasing US Treasury yields and soaring oil prices. In July, US JOLTS job openings did not meet expectations, whereas ISM Manufacturing continued to show signs of expansion. Increased shop inflation in the UK has led markets to adjust their expectations, now anticipating a greater likelihood of … Read more
GBP/USD has weakened to approximately 1.3550 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Trump indicated that Washington would take action in response to Iranian attacks on US forces. The US ISM Manufacturing PMI report is scheduled for release on Tuesday, preceding the US jobs data. The GBP/USD pair is experiencing slight declines, hovering around 1.3550 … Read more
Decreasing Brent crude prices have alleviated inflation concerns in the UK, leading to a shift in expectations regarding Bank of England rate hikes, now anticipated for 2027. Markets are pricing in minimal tightening for September, which maintains economists’ confidence that the Bank of England will keep rates at 3.75%. Foreign exchange traders are anticipating Federal … Read more
GBP/USD has seen a decline as the US Dollar maintains its strength, following July’s PCE inflation rate, which accelerated to 0.2%, surpassing market expectations. Oil prices declined following an agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating short-term inflation concerns. Pound sentiment weakened following disappointing CBI business data and a shift in … Read more
GBP/USD drifts lower to around 1.3625 in Wednesday’s early European session. Traders brace for the release of US PCE data for July later on Wednesday. Expectations of a rate increase by the BoE this year could underpin the British Pound. The GBP/USD pair declines to near 1.3625 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. … Read more
GBP/USD is currently positioned at 1.3627 on Tuesday. In the concluding complete week of August, the pair persists close to its peak level since the middle of February. Sterling is experiencing support due to the weakness of the dollar, a consequence of the US Treasury’s surprising move to at least double its purchases of long-term … Read more
GBP/USD strengthens to approximately 1.3645 in the early Asian session on Friday. A disappointing US jobs report and softer inflation data have tempered expectations for a more stringent monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. The Bank of England is anticipated to maintain interest rates for the rest of the year. The GBP/USD pair exhibits resilience … Read more
GBP/USD drifts higher to near 1.3550 in Tuesday’s early Asian session. Traders anticipate a mere 35% probability of a rate increase during the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. The UK jobs data is set to take center stage later on Tuesday. The GBP/USD pair is experiencing an uptick, reaching approximately 1.3550 in the early hours of … Read more
