The British pound (GBP) made further gains on Monday amid increasing political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, potential successor Andy Burnham has stated that he won’t alter the fiscal policies set by Rachel Reeves if he takes on the chancellor role. Currently, the GBP/USD exchange rate is at 1.3414, having dipped to a multi-week low of 1.3302 earlier.
GBP/USD rises as fiscal commitments temper UK political instability
The market sentiment seems mixed; U.S. stocks are experiencing ups and downs. The U.S. dollar (USD) has recovered some of its previous losses after an official denied Iranian media claims about a U.S. proposal for a temporary exemption on Iranian oil exports. Consequently, WTI crude has seen an increase of 3.21%, surpassing the $100.00 mark.
Geopolitical issues still dominate the news. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth social platform that he would avoid criticizing Iran to facilitate negotiations for a deal.
In the UK, discussions around Starmer’s resignation have intensified following Labor’s significant defeats in local elections. Burnham’s team’s comments seem aimed at reassuring the market, with Burnham being perceived as an advocate for increased government involvement in crucial sectors, worker protections, and heightened spending.
Market analysts have indicated that traders expect the Bank of England (BOE) to raise interest rates at least twice this year, according to data from Price Terminal.
Bank of England policy director Megan Green, known for her hawkish stance, suggested that the BOE should not assume that inflation spikes linked to the Iran conflict will be short-lived and that it should take preemptive measures instead of waiting for signs of rising prices.
Upcoming reports from the U.S. will include minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy meeting, speeches from Fed officials, and the swearing-in of new Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday. In the UK, employment data and talks from BOE members are also on the agenda.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Technical Analysis
At the moment, the GBP/USD is trading at 1.3434, sitting just above a cluster of 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day simple moving averages around 1.3430. This cluster provides some immediate support, but it doesn’t yet indicate a strong bullish trend, as the price remains constrained below a resistance trendline at 1.3608. The relative strength index, hovering around 46, is just below the neutral line of 50, indicating a lack of strong momentum. The broader outlook seems neutral, with a slight downside risk if the moving average support fails.
If the pair moves upward, initial resistance is identified near the downtrend line at 1.3608. A daily close above this level would be needed to remove some pressure and allow for a more robust recovery. Conversely, the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day SMA support levels around 1.3430 could lead to renewed selling pressure if breached, potentially dragging the pair back toward earlier lows.
(This technical analysis was created using AI tools.)
GBP price today
Below is a table that displays the percentage changes of the British Pound (GBP) against major currencies as of today, with the pound showing the strongest performance against the Japanese yen.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -0.28% | -0.82% | 0.03% | -0.09% | -0.29% | -0.65% | -0.34% | |
| EUR | 0.28% | -0.56% | 0.31% | 0.19% | -0.03% | -0.38% | -0.07% | |
| GBP | 0.82% | 0.56% | 0.87% | 0.74% | 0.54% | 0.16% | 0.50% | |
| JPY | -0.03% | -0.31% | -0.87% | -0.17% | -0.35% | -0.73% | -0.40% | |
| CAD | 0.09% | -0.19% | -0.74% | 0.17% | -0.19% | -0.55% | -0.24% | |
| AUD | 0.29% | 0.03% | -0.54% | 0.35% | 0.19% | -0.35% | -0.02% | |
| NZD | 0.65% | 0.38% | -0.16% | 0.73% | 0.55% | 0.35% | 0.33% | |
| CHF | 0.34% | 0.07% | -0.50% | 0.40% | 0.24% | 0.02% | -0.33% |
The heat map displays the percentage change among major currencies. The base currency is selected from the left column, while the quote currency is identified in the top row. For example, selecting British Pounds on the left and then moving to U.S. Dollars shows the percentage change displayed in that box as GBP compared to USD.
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