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GBP/USD rises to 1.3250 as UK GDP data offsets dovish BoE comments
The GBP/USD pair strengthened to 1.3250 following the release of stronger-than-expected UK GDP data, which bolstered the British Pound. This gain was tempered by dovish remarks from Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill, who expressed skepticism about market expectations of four rate hikes over the next year. Traders are now awaiting upcoming US Producer Price Index (PPI) and Retail Sales data for further direction.
Key points
- UK GDP data shows unexpected growth, supporting GBP.
- BoE's Pill casts doubt on market's four-rate-hike expectations.
- Traders await US PPI and Retail Sales data for further guidance.
Sources
- GBP/USD Rises to 1.3230 as Traders Assess Fed and BoE RatesFX Rate Updates · October 15, 2026
- FX.co - GBP/USD. October 15. Bank of England: Don't Expect Four Rounds of TighteningFX.co · October 15, 2026
- British Pound holds gains as BoE Pill’s dovish tone caps upside ahead of UK dataFXStreet · October 15, 2026
- GBP/USD Price Forecast: Pound pares losses and nears range top at 1.3300FXStreet · October 15, 2026
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