On Monday, the British Pound (GBP), which had suffered some losses last week, began the new week by gaining ground against the US Dollar.
On Tuesday, the GBP/USD traded at 1.3540 as investors reduced their USD holdings due to rising trade worries and mixed economic indicators.
US Dollar weakens amid trade tensions
After President Trump’s announcement that he would double the tariffs for steel and aluminum, fears about a trade war erupted.
Investors were apprehensive after China’s response to the trade allegations. The US Dollar Index dropped to a low near last week of 98.80.
The uncertainty in the market created an opportunity for GBP to recover, but the GBP/USD pairing struggled to maintain its gains, as the markets became cautious and slowed the buying momentum.
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The economic indicators reveal ongoing challenges
The economic data released on Monday painted a picture of mixed results for the two economies.
The ISM Manufacturing PMI in the US fell to 48.7 from 48.7 at the end of April. This is the largest decline since November 2024, and signals persistent weakness within the manufacturing sector.
The UK S&P Global Manufacturing Index was raised to 46.4, a better reading than April and the initial 45.1.
This improvement, while still under the 50-mark indicating growth in the UK, suggests that the UK’s industry has stabilized, providing some support to the Pound.
Bank of England Policy in Focus
Catherine Mann, a Bank of England policymaker, stressed that it is important to monitor the effects of Quantitative Tightening (QT), as the central banks begins to ease interest rates.
Mann stated in comments published by Reuters that the Monetary Policy Committee should assess the impact of its policies on the yield curve as well as monetary policy transmission.
The markets are now looking to the testimony of Governor Andrew Bailey at the Monetary Report Hearings, which will take place on Tuesday. This is expected to provide more information about the next moves the Bank.
Watch out for these key dates
The market is on edge and traders are preparing for an eventful week. The US Federal Reserve’s speeches will be closely watched for clues on the Fed’s future rate policy, particularly with the Nonfarm Payrolls report (NFP), due to release Friday.
In his remarks on Monday, Fed chair Jerome Powell avoided monetary policy and left investors in a state of confusion. The UK’s Services PMI is due this week. It is a measure that represents the largest economic sector.
These events, along with the BoE’s hearings in parliament, could influence GBP/USD near-term.
The GBP/USD bounce is a result of a tug-of war between economic data and central bank signaling, as well as trade tensions.
The Pound is gaining some ground, but its ability to maintain gains depends on the upcoming global data and risk appetite.
As these trends unfold, traders will have to be on the alert.
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