Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD begins September with minimal gains

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Begins September with minimal gains

The GBP/USD begins September on a slight positive tone and trades at 1.3152, up by over 0.20% during the North American session. The session is expected to be light as US financial markets remain closed in observance of Labor Day. Read More...

Pound Sterling holds steady above support ahead of volatile week

The British Pound (GBP) holds on to marginal gains during the European trading session on Monday, with US markets closed in observance of Labor Day. This means very slim volumes, even thinner than on a typical Monday. However, the UK market already had to digest the S&P Global/CIPS Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector this morning, which fell in line as expected at 52.5. Read More...

GBP/USD advances toward 1.3150 due to risk-on mood

GBP/USD halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 1.3140 during the Asian hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) faces challenges due to improved market optimism amid rising dovish expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve (Fed). Read More...

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EUR/USD stays firm above 1.1800 amid USD retreat

EUR/USD rebounds after two days of losses, holding above 1.1800 in European trading on Tuesday. The pair benefits from a broad US Dollar retreat as markets weigh the partial government shutdown-led economic data disruption against the geopoltical de-escalation.

GBP/USD retakes 1.3700 as fresh buying emerges

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Zilliqa rallies over 20% ahead of Cancun EVM upgrade

Zilliqa price is extending its gains, rallying over 20% to $0.006 on Tuesday after soaring nearly 34% the previous day. The upcoming Cancun upgrade this week is boosting investor sentiment, despite broader weakness in the crypto market. ZIL continues to attract strong buying interest, supported by rising trading activity and improving derivatives metrics.

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Zilliqa Price Forecast: ZIL rallies over 20% ahead of Cancun EVM upgrade

Zilliqa (ZIL) price is extending its gains, rallying over 20% to $0.006 on Tuesday after soaring nearly 34% the previous day. The upcoming Cancun upgrade this week is boosting investor sentiment, despite broader weakness in the crypto market.