Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD stabilizes after BoE holds rates

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GBP/USD stabilizes after BoE holds rates, geopolitical risks support US Dollar

The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades within familiar levels after hitting a four-week low of 1.3383, recovers and posts gains of over 0.03% against the US Dollar (USD) following the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to keep rates unchanged. Rising geopolitical risks continued to cap GBP/USD, as the US Dollar extended its recovery. Read More...

Pound Sterling gives back gains as BoE leave interest rates steady, with 6-3 majority

The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Thursday as the Bank of England’s (BoE) leaves interest rates steady at 4.25%. The BoE was expected to do so as it guided a "gradual and careful" stance to the monetary expansion path in the May policy meeting, following an interest rate reduction by 25 basis points (bps). Read More...

GBP/USD holds losses near 1.3400 ahead of BoE’s policy decision

GBP/USD remains subdued for the third consecutive session, trading around 1.3410 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair faces challenges as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground amid increased safe-haven demand, driven by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Moreover, the Bank of England (BoE) is widely anticipated to keep its interest rates steady at 4.25% at its June meeting scheduled later in the day. Read More...

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