Pound surges, UK job data looms
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The British pound has soared at the start of the week. Currently, GDP/USD is trading at 1.3961, up 0.86% on the day.
Will pound break 1.40?
The British pound is on a torrid pace. The currency jumped 0.99% last week and has padded those gains on Monday. GBP/USD is closing in on the 1.40 level, which has psychological significance. This line has been tested several times this year, and breaking above it could provide the pound with further upside momentum.
The US dollar is broadly lower on Monday, as the market appears to have internalized the Fed’s message that any increase in inflation will be only temporary. This has led to a significant reduction in expectations of a rate hike in the near future, which has seen the pound, euro and yen register sharp gains against the greenback. As well, with a lack of data on Monday to direct the currency markets, the focus is on sentiment, which is risk-on. This is another factor which has contributed to the dollar’s retreat on Monday.