Netherlands, The Gross Domestic Product n.s.a (YoY): 1.3% (2Q) vs previous 1.4%

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GBP/USD retreats from 1.3400 after BoE decision, ahead of US GDP

GBP/USD retreated after peaking a handful of pips above the 1.3400 mark, following the BoE's announcement. The Bank of England decided to maintain the benchmark rate unchanged at 3.75%. The MPC voted 6-3 in favor of keeping rates on hold, with the 3 dissenters favoring a rate hike. US Q2 GDP coming up next.

EUR/USD neutral around 1.1460 as US Q2 GDP looms

EUR/USD trimmed early losses and trades flat for the day early in the American session on Thursday, helped by better-than-expected German and Eurozone GDP data and renewed US Dollar weakness. Traders now brace for preliminary readings on US second-quarter GDP.

Gold stable below $4,100 as USD resumes decline

Gold hovers around its daily open ahead of the U.S. open on Thursday, trimming early losses. The Greenback enjoyed some near-term demand following Wednesday's post-FOMC downfall, but was unable to retain its gains. Market players now waiting for US Q2 GDP.

The FOMC: Rates left on hold; dollar falls as Warsh fails to vote for hike

The Fed kept interest rates on hold today, defying a 30% chance in the Fed Funds Futures market that rates would rise. The Committee voted 9-3 to keep rates on hold, with governors Kashkari, Hammack and Logan all voting to hike rates due to concerns about inflation. The immediate market reaction has been a sharp drop in the USD on a broad basis.

US GDP expected to grow at 2.1% in Q2, unshaken by Iran conflict

The United States (US) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to publish its preliminary estimate of second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on Thursday, with analysts expecting the data to show annualised growth at a solid 2.1%, a modest cooling from the 2.1% expansion recorded in the previous quarter.

US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

The US Dollar enters the second half of 2026 in a markedly different position from a year ago. The King currency has recovered, reflecting persistent US inflation, changing expectations for Fed policy, geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for defensive assets.