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About GBP/USD

GBP/USD, nicknamed cable, prices the pound in dollars. Bank of England decisions, UK inflation and wage data, and US releases drive most of its larger moves, which often come during the London session.

Also known as: cable, pound dollar, sterling

What moves GBP/USD

  • Bank of England decisions and how its Monetary Policy Committee votes
  • UK inflation, jobs and wage data
  • Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and the rate path in its projections
  • US inflation (CPI) and jobs reports such as non-farm payrolls
  • Demand for the dollar as a safe asset when markets are stressed

When GBP/USD trades

Currency pairs trade around the clock from 17:00 New York time on Sunday to 17:00 on Friday. Activity and liquidity are usually highest when the London and New York sessions overlap. Check which centres are open on the market sessions clock, and upcoming releases on the economic calendar.

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What moves GBP/USD?

Bank of England decisions and how its Monetary Policy Committee votes; UK inflation, jobs and wage data; Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and the rate path in its projections; US inflation (CPI) and jobs reports such as non-farm payrolls; Demand for the dollar as a safe asset when markets are stressed.

When does GBP/USD trade?

Currency pairs trade around the clock from 17:00 New York time on Sunday to 17:00 on Friday. Activity and liquidity are usually highest when the London and New York sessions overlap.

Where can I follow GBP/USD news?

This page lists FTC's latest GBP/USD news and the upcoming economic events for its currencies. All reports are in the forex news section, and times are on the economic calendar.