Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD rises as Fed rate cut bets grow, US shutdown risks loom

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GBP/USD rises as Fed rate cut bets grow, US shutdown risks loom

The GBP/USD pair advances on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) trims some of last week’s gains as a busy economic docket in the US approaches. The pair trades at 1.3430, up 0.24%. Read More...

Pound Sterling outperforms US Dollar amid US government shutdown risks

The Pound Sterling (GBP) extends its upside to near 1.3450 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday. The GBP/USD pair strengthens as the US Dollar slides further, with investors remaining cautious as the deadline of the United States (US) government shutdown approaches. Read More...

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Rises to near 1.3450, eyes nine-day EMA barrier

GBP/USD gains ground for the second consecutive session, trading around 1.3440 during the Asian hours on Monday. The short-term price momentum is weaker as the daily chart’s technical analysis shows that the pair remains below the nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Read More...

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