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Sterling weakens before BoE decision as delayed tightening, weak growth, politics and energy prices drive volatility.
GBP/USD slips near 1.3400 as US-Iran deal uncertainty, Fed hawkishness, and rising volatility support dollar strength.
GBP/USD briefly surged on ceasefire-driven risk sentiment, then retraced as markets awaited Fed, BoE decisions.
Sterling climbed as US-Iran accord boosted risk appetite, lowered oil, weakened dollar; GBP/USD traded near 1.3450.
Sterling rose as US-Iran deal boosted risk appetite, oil plunged, and Fed/BoE decisions loomed ahead.
BBH expects BoE hold, split vote, November hike; GBP/USD seen falling amid stronger US growth and UK politics.
EUR/GBP nears one-week highs as risk sentiment improves; hawkish ECB rhetoric contrasts with upcoming BoE decision.
Rightmove reports UK house prices down 0.5% annually, raising rate-cut odds and pressuring pound, housing equities.
Rightmove index shows UK house prices up 0.5% annually in June, improving housing outlook for UK assets.
GBP/USD nears 1.3450 as dollar eases on US-Iran deal; UK data, BoE pause may cap gains.
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