GBP/USD holds above 1.3300 as haven bids lift the US Dollar
The British Pound (GBP) holds firm during the North American session on Friday, clings above the 1.3300 figure, yet seems poised to finish the week with 0.20% losses against the US Dollar (USD). Risk aversion due to an energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict and the haven appeal of the Greenback keep GBP/USD on its way to monthly losses of more than 1%. Read More…
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Snaps three-day losing streak as market sentiment improves
The GBP/USD pair snaps its three-day losing streak on Friday, trading 0.1% higher to near 1.3345 during the Asian trading session. The Cable rises as the market sentiment turns favorable for riskier assets, following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s extended pause on scheduled attacks on Iranian power plants until April 6, which boosts hopes of de-escalation in conflicts in the Middle East. Read More…
GBP/USD drifts lower as Iran oil shock clouds the BoE rate outlook
GBP/USD slipped about 0.1% on Thursday, settling around 1.3340 in a choppy session. The pair has been trading in a roughly 200-pip range between 1.3230 and 1.3430 for most of March, with a series of lower highs since the late-January peak close to 1.3820 pointing to a gradual loss of upside momentum. Thursday’s candle showed a brief spike lower toward 1.3310 during the US session before buyers stepped in to recover some ground. Read More…
