GBP/USD has rallied back to the psychologically significant 1.35 level, driven by widening UK-US yield spreads favoring sterling strength. The move reflects shifting interest rate differentials, with UK 2-year yields maintaining relative strength against their US counterparts. This yield advantage is attracting flows into sterling as traders position for divergent monetary policy paths between the Bank of England and Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index weakness is amplifying the pound's gains, creating a favorable environment for GBP/USD bulls. Technical analysis shows the pair breaking above key resistance levels, with 1.35 now acting as pivotal support. The yield spread dynamics suggest continued support for sterling, particularly if UK economic data remains resilient while US data softens. Traders should monitor upcoming UK inflation and employment figures, which could further influence these yield differentials and potentially push GBP/USD toward 1.36.
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