GBPUSD Soars on Iran De-escalation Hopes as BOE Rate Hike Bets Fade
GBPUSD rallied 0.7% as hopes rise for Iran war de-escalation, weakening BOE rate hike expectations and reducing gilt yields amid easing energy prices.
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