GBP/USD trading is available 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, aligning with the global forex market hours. The most active trading periods are during the overlap of the London and New York sessions. Please see the GBPUSD contract details for spread, swap, and other specifics.
Taking a short position in GBP/USD means you are selling the British pound and buying the US dollar. This indicates you expect the value of the GBP to decrease relative to the USD. For example, if you short GBP/USD at 1.30 and the price falls to 1.29, you profit from the 1 cent decrease. However, if the price rises, you experience a loss.
Conversely, taking a long position in GBP/USD means you are buying the British pound and selling the US dollar. This indicates you expect the value of the GBP to increase relative to the USD. For example, if you long GBP/USD at 1.30 and the price rises to 1.31, you profit from the 1 cent increase. However, if the price falls, you incur a loss.
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The value of GBP/USD is influenced by several key factors, including interest rate differentials between the US and the UK, economic data releases, and political events.
For example, if the Federal Reserve increases interest rates while the Bank of England maintains low rates, the USD may strengthen against the GBP, driving the GBP/USD pair lower. Similarly, positive US economic data, such as higher GDP growth, can also decrease GBP/USD.
The EUR/USD pair slipped after a brief rebound, pressured by renewed USD strength and the reactivation of Trump-era tariffs.
Detail The Market Moves as Tariff Ruling Lifts Dollar (05.29.2025)The U.S. dollar strengthened on Thursday after a federal court blocked Trump's proposed tariffs, fueling optimism and reducing safe-haven demand. EUR/USD slipped near 1.1240 ahead of key U.S. economic data.
Detail Dollar Gains on Strong U.S. Confidence Data (05.28.2025)The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, supported by a sharp rebound in consumer confidence and falling Treasury yields. EUR/USD dipped to 1.1310 despite an extension of the EU tariff deadline to July 9. USD/JPY climbed above 144.5 as bond market jitters and BOJ uncertainty weighed on the yen.
Detail Euro at One-Month High, Fiscal Worries Hit Dollar (05.27.2025)EUR/USD advanced toward $1.14 as U.S. fiscal concerns weighed on the dollar, while the yen touched a one-month high on inflation surprises and risk aversion.
Detail Gold Demand Returns as US Fiscal Outlook Clouds Sentiment (05.26.2025)The euro extended its recovery, nearing 1.1330, helped by muted European headlines and hopes for progress in U.S. trade talks. The Japanese yen broke below 144.00 as hawkish BoJ expectations supported gains.
Detail Euro Rebounds, Gold Holds Ground (05.23.2025)EUR/USD rebounded near 1.1330 as Treasury yields fell and traders awaited Eurozone GDP data.
Detail Euro and Pound Rise on U.S. Fiscal Worries (05.22.2025)The euro and British pound extended their rallies on Thursday amid mounting concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook, following Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating.
Detail Silver Holds Strong as Dollar Falters (05.21.2025)EUR/USD pushed higher toward 1.1330, lifted by a weaker dollar and cautious optimism around U.S. tariff de-escalation.
Detail Gold Falls as Dollar Slips on Credit Downgrade (05.20.2025)Risk sentiment shifted this week as Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, weakening the dollar and supporting major currencies and commodities.
Detail Dollar Strengthens on Trade Deal Pause (05.19.2025)The U.S. dollar gained traction Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to pause retaliatory tariffs for 90 days, prompting a gap lower in EUR/USD to 1.1064. Meanwhile, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, citing fiscal concerns, sparking risk aversion and supporting safe-haven assets like gold and the yen.
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