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NEWS · GBP/USD

GBP/USD News — The Cable

British pound vs US dollar — third-most-traded pair, nicknamed 'Cable'.

Volatile and headline-sensitive. Driven by BoE-Fed differentials, UK CPI/GDP, and post-Brexit trade dynamics.

What moves GBP/USD

Latest news

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Geopolitical Risks Rise: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
POSITIVE 6H AGO · FXEmpire
U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Geopolitical Risks Rise: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
The better-than-expected ISM Services PMI report provided additional support to the American currency.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD buckles as Hormuz attacks spark US Dollar rush
NEGATIVE 7H AGO · FX Street
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD buckles as Hormuz attacks spark US Dollar rush
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD buckles as Hormuz attacks spark US Dollar rush
EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/CHF Forecasts – US Dollar Mixed in Quiet Trading
NEUTRAL 10H AGO · FXEmpire
EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/CHF Forecasts – US Dollar Mixed in Quiet Trading
The US dollar is somewhat sideways in the early part of the Wednesday session, as the markets are starting to focus on the jobs report at the end of the week.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD 20-day EMA continues to cap upside [Video]
NEGATIVE 11H AGO · FX Street
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD 20-day EMA continues to cap upside [Video]
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD 20-day EMA continues to cap upside [Video]
GBP/USD –03.06.2026
POSITIVE 12H AGO · Orbex
GBP/USD –03.06.2026
Our last projection for GBPUSD still stands as the pair held above the support of 1.3280. GBPUSD managed to hold above the support of 1.3280 to rebound towards 1.3500 so far.
US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY Climbs to $99.29 as Ceasefire Holds — Can GBP/USD and EUR/USD Recover?
POSITIVE 16H AGO · FXEmpire
US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY Climbs to $99.29 as Ceasefire Holds — Can GBP/USD and EUR/USD Recover?
As the US-Iran truce remains intact beyond eight weeks, the US Dollar firmed with DXY at $99.29. EUR/USD defended $1.1649 support while GBP/USD advanced to $1.3475 with buyer interest.
British Pound: Range trading with soft tone against US Dollar – UOB
NEGATIVE 16H AGO · FX Street
British Pound: Range trading with soft tone against US Dollar – UOB
British Pound: Range trading with soft tone against US Dollar – UOB
GBP/USD Price Forecast: 20-day EMA continues to cap upside
NEGATIVE 17H AGO · FX Street
GBP/USD Price Forecast: 20-day EMA continues to cap upside
GBP/USD Price Forecast: 20-day EMA continues to cap upside
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD stays calm amid safe-haven support
NEUTRAL 18H AGO · FX Street
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD stays calm amid safe-haven support
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD stays calm amid safe-haven support
Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: GBP Firms as Middle East Peace Hopes Weigh on USD
POSITIVE 18H AGO · ExchangeRates
Pound to Dollar Price Forecast: GBP Firms as Middle East Peace Hopes Weigh on USD
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate traded with a modestly positive bias on Tuesday as improving Middle East peace hopes reduced demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. At the time of writing, GB
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD gains as softer Oil offsets resilient US jobs data
POSITIVE 1D AGO · FX Street
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD gains as softer Oil offsets resilient US jobs data
Pound Sterling Price News & Forecast: GBP/USD gains as softer Oil offsets resilient US jobs data
UBS Pound to Dollar Year-End Forecast: GBP/USD to See 1.40 by 2027
POSITIVE 1D AGO · ExchangeRates
UBS Pound to Dollar Year-End Forecast: GBP/USD to See 1.40 by 2027
The Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate has been on the defensive over the past few weeks, but is trading around 1.3450 after finding support close to 1.33 in the middle of the month. UBS notes im

FAQ

Why 'Cable'?

The first transatlantic telegraph cable carried GBP/USD quotes between London and New York in 1858.

Why is GBP/USD volatile?

Smaller economy than EUR/USD, more sensitive to UK politics and BoE surprises. Daily ranges are commonly wider.

Best time to trade Cable?

08:00–10:00 GMT (London open) and 13:30–15:00 GMT (US data) — back-to-back volatility.

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