GBP/USD could be on track to extend its recent rebound as GDP data on Thursday confirmed a US recession. This added to speculation that the Fed will have to slow the pace of their tightening cycle, while record-high inflation in UK may force the BOE to act with more aggression.
The pair currently looks on track to lock-in a second consecutive week of gains for the first time since May, and could continue to move higher over near-term with the BOE’s interest rate decision due next week.
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