Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD climbs above 1.3100 on persistent USD weakness

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GBP/USD: Impulsive momentum suggests further GBP strength – UOB Group

Impulsive momentum suggests further GBP strength; it remains to be seen if 1.3100 is within reach today. In the longer run, outlook for GBP has shifted to positive; the two technical levels to watch are 1.3210 and 1.3290, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note. Read more...

GBP/USD climbs above 1.3100 on persistent USD weakness

After closing the third consecutive day in positive territory on Wednesday, GBP/USD preserves its bullish momentum and rises about 1% on the day at around 1.3100.

The unabated selling pressure surrounding the US Dollar (USD) allows the pair to extend its weekly uptrend on Friday amidst escalating fears over the US-China trade conflict weighing on the US economic outlook. Read more...

GBP/USD rises to near 1.3050 as US Dollar remains tepid ahead of PPI data

GBP/USD is on track for its fourth consecutive daily gain, trading near 1.3030 during Friday’s Asian session. The pair continues to strengthen as the US Dollar loses ground amid lingering concerns over both the global and US economies. Read more...

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