GBPUSD Dives on Disappointing Jobs Data, BoE Rate Cut Bets Surge
GBP weakened to $1.34 following disappointing UK jobs data showing 100,000 payroll drop and rising unemployment, prompting expectations of fewer BoE rate hikes by December.
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