GBP/USD’s bullish run shows no signs of abating. The pair continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, gaining 0.32% to reach 1.3030, inching closer to mid-July highs. This sustained upward momentum is evident in the recent trading sessions. The next hurdle for GBP/USD lies at 1.3100. If the pair can break …
Read More »Sterling steadies in calm start to UK/US Inflation
The Pound Sterling moves higher against the US Dollar on improved market sentiment. BoE’s Mann warns about upside risks to price pressures.In September, the Fed is anticipated to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. During Monday’s North American session, the Pound Sterling (GBP) advances versus its major rivals, with …
Read More »The Pound’s Ascent: A Year-Long High Amid Global Rate Shifts, But Can It Last?
The British pound has soared to its highest point in a year, propelled by investors seeking attractive returns as global interest rates decline. However, financial experts warn that sustaining this momentum may require more than just elevated interest rates. Recent data reveals that UK inflation remains stubbornly high, prompting traders …
Read More »GBP/USD Surges After UK Inflation Data
The British Pound (GBP) surged in value during Wednesday’s trading session in New York. This jump came after the UK’s statistics office (ONS) released inflation data for June that was higher than expected. The report showed that overall inflation and inflation excluding certain items (core inflation) both went up in …
Read More »Sterling Surges to 4-Month High on BoE Comments and Strong GDP Data
The British pound reached a four-month high on Thursday, boosted by hawkish remarks from Bank of England policymakers and better-than-expected GDP figures. These developments prompted traders to reassess their expectations for an August rate cut, shifting focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data. Key Points: Sterling Strength: The pound gained 0.25%, …
Read More »Sterling Surges ahead of UK elections, NFP data
The Pound Sterling has strengthened against the US dollar as the US labour market loses momentum. Investors expect the Fed to begin lowering interest rates in September, and economists expect that the Starmer-led Labour Party will gain an absolute majority. The GBP/USD jumps higher amid growing speculation that the Fed …
Read More »GBP/USD retreats post softer US data
The GBP/USD pair has fallen due to concerns of a potential US recession, with technical facors suggesting a neutral to downward bias. The pair has experienced a series of lower highs and lows, dragging the pair from year-to-date highs of 1.2894 toward current exchange rates. The daily moving averages (DMAs) …
Read More »Sterling recovery stalls following strong US data
The UK Pound has not yet recovered, and its previous attempts at rising above the 1.2500 mark stalled earlier on Monday. The pair has given in to the widespread strength of the US Dollar following the announcement of positive US retail sales data, and is currently trading at 1.2456, up …
Read More »Sterling rises following UK positive data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) has risen to 1.2660 in early New York session due to the UK’s improved economic outlook and increasing home prices. The GBP/USD pair is showing strength as recent economic indicators suggest the UK economy is on track to return to growth after falling into a technical …
Read More »Sterling Reaping Fruit of Upbeat UK Data
The Pound Sterling has reacted positively to the strong UK Manufacturing PMI, which showed a 1.3% increase in March, the slowest pace since December 2021. The UK’s Manufacturing PMI landed above the 50.0 threshold, marking expansion from contraction at 50.3, higher than expectations and the former reading of 49.9. The …
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