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The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, shedding nearly 1% of its value. This significant downward movement was primarily driven by a confluence of factors, including a strengthening US dollar, rising UK unemployment rates, and lingering concerns about the UK’s economic outlook.The GBP/USD pair is facing significant …

The Pound Sterling is trading cautiously on Friday, as the Bank of England (BoE) signaled a more gradual approach to interest rate cuts. The central bank’s decision to reduce its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, while in line with the Federal Reserve’s move, was accompanied by a less dovish …

For the second day in a row, the price of gold declines as month-end flows favor the US dollar despite declining US Treasury yields. However, September is expected to be the strongest month for the golden metal since March 2024, when prices increased by more than 9%. Monthly gains of …

The US dollar continued its downward trend, breaching the crucial 101.00 level. This decline was fueled by persistently low US interest rates and growing speculation that the Federal Reserve might implement a more aggressive interest rate cut, potentially halving the cut in its next meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended …

The US Dollar Index held near 104, influenced by yen movements and rate cut speculation. The release of PCE data, personal income, personal spending, and the final Michigan Consumer Sentiment is expected to impact the dollar.The euro recovered recent losses, trading near 1.0870 against the dollar. The ECB’s Consumer Inflation …

Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts, dissected Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the US House of Representatives. Hashad highlighted a shift in the Fed’s approach, prioritizing both inflation control and labor market health for a balanced economic recovery. …

The financial markets have been wildly volatile this week, with notable swings in the price of gold, Bitcoin, and the British pound (GBP) caused by a variety of circumstances. Let’s examine the main forces at work in their performance and look forward.Dynamic Interplay The complex interplay among economic data, expectations …

The US dollar fell to multiday lows in the wake of another data-driven sell-off, which coincided with a general decline in US rates and the July 4 Independence Day holiday. The UK general elections are also anticipated to be actively watched by markets in the lead-up to the French second …

GBP/USD slightly down for the second session in a row. Technical factors indicate losing buyer momentum as RSI approaches the 50-midline. A drop below 1.2700 could push GBP/USD towards key moving averages near 1.2686 and potentially lower.Upside seen above 1.2750, with buyers eyeing 1.2800.The British Pound extended its losses for …

The USD Index (DXY) gave up some of its recent gain amid lower yields across the curve due to a data-driven sell-off. The BoE furthered the policy divide between the Fed and its G10 counterparts by holding rates steady and paving the way for a rate cut earlier than expected. …