Gbp forex news
Here are some recent GBP (British Pound) forex news and updates:
Recent News:
- UK GDP Growth Slows Down: The UK's GDP growth slowed down to 0.1% in the three months to January, down from 0.3% in the previous quarter. This has raised concerns about the impact of Brexit on the economy. (Source: BBC News)
- BoE Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged: The Bank of England (BoE) has kept its interest rates unchanged at 0.5% and maintained its quantitative easing program. The decision was widely expected by markets. (Source: Reuters)
- UK Services Sector Contracts: The UK's services sector, which accounts for around 80% of the country's economy, contracted in February for the first time in over two years. This has raised concerns about the impact of Brexit on the economy. (Source: Markit)
- GBP/USD Falls Below 1.30: The GBP/USD currency pair fell below 1.30 for the first time since January, amid concerns about the impact of Brexit on the UK economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Upcoming Events:
- UK Inflation Report: The BoE will release its inflation report on March 18, which is expected to provide insights into the UK's inflation outlook. (Source: BoE)
- UK GDP Growth: The UK's GDP growth data for the fourth quarter of 2020 will be released on March 26. (Source: ONS)
- UK Manufacturing PMI: The UK's manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) will be released on March 24, which is expected to provide insights into the UK's manufacturing sector. (Source: Markit)
Technical Analysis:
- GBP/USD: The GBP/USD currency pair has been trading in a downward trend since January, with support at 1.28 and resistance at 1.32. A break below 1.28 could lead to further declines. (Source: FXStreet)
- EUR/GBP: The EUR/GBP currency pair has been trading in a range since January, with support at 0.83 and resistance at 0.87. A break above 0.87 could lead to further gains. (Source: FXStreet)
Forex Trading Tips:
- Be cautious of Brexit uncertainty: The impact of Brexit on the UK economy is still uncertain, and this could lead to volatility in the GBP.
- Watch for interest rate changes: The BoE has kept interest rates unchanged, but this could change in the future. Keep an eye on interest rate changes and their impact on the GBP.
- Trade with caution: The GBP has been trading in a downward trend since January, and this could continue in the future. Trade with caution and set stop-loss orders to limit potential losses.
Remember to always do your own research and consider your own risk tolerance before making any trading decisions.