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UK GDP grew modestly by 0.1% in Q4 2025, matching forecasts but highlighting slow growth amid inflation and energy cost risks. GBPUSD remains near 1.32 after a 5% decline, reflecting dollar strength …
The pound gained modestly after a week of losses, supported by lower UK energy import reliance. BoE is expected to keep rates steady Thursday, with markets pricing a possible hike later, amid cautiou…
Dollar eases as markets grow hopeful Middle East war won't be prolonged. Euro and sterling hold steady amid mixed sentiment, while upbeat US data supports risk assets. Energy price concerns persist, …
Fed minutes indicate no urgency to cut rates soon, suggesting possible hikes if inflation remains high. The dollar stabilizes against the euro and yen, while GBPUSD holds steady amid cautious ECB and…
GBPUSD remains steady ahead of the Bank of England's rate decision, supported by strong UK economic data and postponed expectations for rate cuts, despite recent inflation rise and mixed US dollar in…
Sterling rose to a five-month high against the euro amid reduced UK fiscal and political risks, ahead of the Bank of England's likely pause on rate hikes but signaling future cuts.
GBPUSD steadies above four-week lows amid easing US-Europe tensions and mixed UK economic data including a smaller public deficit but persistent inflation.
Sterling edged higher versus the dollar amid expectations of Fed policy and UK growth data, with markets pricing potential Bank of England rate cuts next year amid mixed economic outlook.
Sterling trades steady ahead of a tax-heavy UK budget speech, with markets pricing in Bank of England rate cuts and potential short covering if no negative surprises emerge.
Sterling remains pressured ahead of Britain’s budget amid record borrowing, weak economic data, and expectations of Bank of England rate cuts starting in December.