GBP/USD strengthens beyond mid-1.2000s, hits fresh multi-week high amid weaker USD

 


  • GBP/USD jumped to a fresh multi-week high amid the emergence of fresh USD selling.
  • A positive intraday turnaround in the risk sentiment weighed on the safe-haven buck.
  • Brexit woes might cap gains for the British pound ahead of the crucial FOMC decision.

The GBP/USD pair attracted some dip-buying near the 1.1960 area on Monday and shot to a nearly three-week peak during the mid-European session. The pair was last seen trading around the 1.2065-1.2070 region, up over 0.50% for the day.

Friday's better-than-expected flash UK PMI prints reaffirmed market bets for a 50 bps rate hike by the Bank of England in August and continued acting as a tailwind for the British pound. On the other hand, a positive turnaround in the global risk sentiment - as depicted by a strong intraday rally in the equity markets - weighed on the safe-haven US dollar. In fact, the USD Index languished near its lowest level since July 5 touched on Friday, which, in turn, was seen as another factor that provided a goodish lift to the GBP/USD pair.

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