Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD reached 7-week highs
|GBP/USD reached 7-week highs and remains volatile amidst Fed’s dovish hike
The GBP/USD is rallying sharply after the US Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 bps. Federal Reserve officials updated its dot-plot, with 10 out of 18 policymakers expecting another 25 bps rate hike by the end of the year. At the time of typing, the GBP/USD is trading volatile within the 1.2240-1.2300 range as traders brace for Fed’s Powell press conference. Read More...
GBP/USD erases post-UK CPI gains ahead of Fed's decision
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Builds on UK CPI-inspired rally, climbs to 1.2300 ahead of FOMC
The GBP/USD pair catches fresh bids on Wednesday and the buying interest picks up pace during the first half of the European session in reaction to the strong UK consumer inflation figures. The momentum lifts spot prices to a fresh high since February 02, with bulls now awaiting a sustained strength beyond the 1.2300 mark before positioning for any further appreciating move. Read More...
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