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Pound Sterling Below 1.25 as Dollar Dominates Ahead of Fed Policy Decision

May 1, 2024 – Written by Frank Davies

The Pound to Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) dipped sharply from 2-week highs at 1.2565 on Tuesday to trade below 1.2500 as the dollar posted strong gains.

Federal Reserve policy guidance, US data and reaction in equity markets will be crucial for the Pound during Wednesday.

There will be substantial dollar gains and weakness in equity markets if Fed Chair Powell suggests that interest rates might…
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