Pound Sterling weakens to around 1.3750 as US Senate moves forward with spending agreement to prevent shutdown
The GBP/USD exchange rate is seeing sellers around 1.3760 during early European trading on Friday. The US dollar has gained some ground against the British pound after an agreement between US President Trump and Senate Democrats to prevent a government shutdown. Traders are waiting for the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data scheduled for later […]
Pound approaches a five-year peak against the dollar
Pound Hits Five-Year High Amid Dollar Weakness On Tuesday, the pound climbed to its highest level against the dollar in nearly five years. This increase comes as investors grew concerned about the dollar’s value, influenced by President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policy decisions. At the same time, signs of an economic rebound in Britain post-budget contributed […]
Pound Sterling strengthens as UK inflation increases beyond forecasts
During Thursday’s European trading session, the British pound (GBP) saw an uptick against most major currencies, with a few exceptions. This rise followed the announcement that the UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) had unexpectedly increased in December. Recent data revealed that the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.4%, surpassing the anticipated 3.3% and up from […]
Pound Sterling struggles despite higher-than-expected inflation in the UK
The British pound (GBP) struggled against other major currencies on Wednesday following a report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that showed inflation climbed more than anticipated in December. The annual inflation rate in Britain reached 3.4%, surpassing the expected 3.3% and the 3.2% from November. Month-on-month, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by […]
Pound rises against US Dollar as US-EU ties deteriorate
The British pound (GBP) experienced a significant rise, reaching nearly 1.3490 against the US dollar during European trading on Tuesday. This growth followed a trend that began on Monday, fueled by the escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) over Greenland, which has prompted a ‘Sell America’ sentiment. As […]
Pound Sterling declines even as UK GDP shows significant growth
The British pound (GBP) dipped by 0.2% against major currencies on Thursday, settling around 1.3420 against the US dollar. This movement followed the release of the UK’s monthly gross domestic product (GDP) data for November. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that the economy has returned to a surplus. The GDP growth rate was […]
Pound Sterling rises in value before important UK GDP figures
British Pound Strengthens Ahead of Economic Data The British pound (GBP) displayed solid gains against key non-antipodean currencies on Wednesday. This increase comes as anticipation builds for the upcoming UK monthly gross domestic product (GDP) figures and factory output data set to be released on Thursday. According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS), […]
Pound Sterling falls below 1.3450 ahead of US Retail Sales and PPI reports
The GBP/USD pair is hovering around 1.3425 in negative territory during the Asian trading session on Wednesday, primarily due to renewed demand for the US dollar. Traders are preparing for upcoming U.S. retail sales and producer price index data later in the day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the U.S. Consumer Price […]
Pound Sterling thrives as worries about Fed independence resurface
Initially, the British pound (GBP) struggled against the US dollar (USD), starting around 1.3390. However, during European trading on Monday, it made a strong comeback, reaching about 1.3465. This rebound occurred as the US dollar experienced significant correction following news of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding fund mismanagement related to […]
Pound Sterling declines more against US Dollar as NFP approaches
On Friday, in European trading, the British pound (GBP) is hovering close to its weekly low, resting around 1.3420 against the US dollar (USD). The GBP/USD pair faces pressure as the US dollar continues to gain strength ahead of the upcoming non-farm payrolls (NFP) data scheduled for 13:30 GMT. As of now, the US Dollar […]