Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD expects more downfall below 1.3250

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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Expects more downfall below 1.3250

The Pound Sterling is down 0.5% to near 1.3350 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday. The GBP/USD pair tumbles as the US Dollar (USD) outperforms its peers, with demand for safe-haven assets remaining firm, amid war in the Middle East between the United States (US), Israel, and Iran.

As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.5% higher to near 99.35. The outlook of the US Dollar remains firm as the war in the Middle East could escalate further, following the announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. US President Donald Trump said last week that the choice for Iran’s new supreme leader would be “unacceptable”, and he intends to pick a new one for them. Read more...

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Pound under pressure as Middle East war boosts Dollar

The Pound Sterling (GBP) hit the lowest level in three months against the US Dollar (USD) near 1.3250 and staged a modest rebound, but ended the week deep in the red.

It was all about turning to the safe-haven and the world’s reserve currency, the USD, this week as the United States-Israel attack on Iran set off a deeper escalation in the Middle East and rattled global markets. Read more...

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