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update 2025.09.03 17:13
Pound Sterling extends decline amid surging UK Bond yields

update 2025.09.03 17:13

  • The Pound Sterling struggles near an almost four-week low against the US Dollar amid a risk-off market mood.
  • A sharp increase in long-dated Bond yields has been observed worldwide.
  • Investors await key US JOLTS Job Openings data for July.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) extends losses and trades cautiously near an almost four-week low around 1.3370 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday. The GBP/USD pair faces selling pressure as the British currency underperforms its peers, following a sharp sell-off in United Kingdom (UK) gilts. The 30-year UK gilt yields surge to near 5.72%, the highest level seen since 1998.

A sharp downtrend has been observed in long-dated bonds across the globe, indicating fears among financial market participants about mounting government debt borrowings. Market experts believe that soaring Bond yields suggest that investors expect governments to be unwilling to address piling fiscal deficit issues.

"I think at this stage, there's a lack of confidence in markets that the government is willing to address effectively the scale of the budget deficit and the speed of debt buildup," analysts at National Australia Bank said, Reuters reported.

Market experts also believe that uncertainty surrounding the Autumn Budget is contributing to a significant increase in UK gilt yields. The UK government is likely to announce spending cuts or raise taxes, or both, to offset the impact of welfare spending announced in July.

Daily digest market movers: Pound Sterling weakens against US Dollar

  • A significant selling pressure in the GBP/USD pair is also driven by strength in the US Dollar, following higher bond yields-driven risk-off sentiment. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback's value against six major currencies, holds onto Tuesday's gains near 98.40.
  • This week, the major trigger for the US Dollar will be the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for August, which will be released on Friday. Investors will pay close attention to the US NFP data as it will influence market expectations for the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy outlook.
  • According to the CME FedWatch tool, there is an almost 92% chance that the Fed will cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) in the September policy meeting.
  • Lately, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members also supported the need for monetary policy adjustments, citing downside labor market risks.
  • In Wednesday's session, investors will focus on the US JOLTS Job Openings data for July, which will be published at 14:00 GMT. US employers are expected to have posted fresh 7.4 million jobs, almost in line with the prior reading of 7.44 million.
  • On the political front, a US appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump's tariffs, citing a majority of them as "illegal" and accusing Trump of wrongfully invoking the emergency law. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that he will move to the Supreme Court to keep tariffs in place.
  • On Tuesday, the US ISM reported that the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) contracted for the sixth time in a row. The Manufacturing PMI came in higher at 48.7 from 48.0 in July, but missed estimates of 49.0. A figure below the 50.0 threshold is considered a contraction in business activity.

Technical Analysis: Pound Sterling trades below 1.3400

The Pound Sterling trades below 1.3400 against the US Dollar on Wednesday. The near-term trend of the GBP/USD pair has turned bearish as it declines below the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which trades around 1.3463.

The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) slides to near 40.00. A fresh bearish momentum would emerge if the RSI breaks below the this level.

Looking down, the August 1 low of 1.3140 will act as a key support zone. On the upside, the August 14 high near 1.3600 will act as a key barrier.

 

Pound Sterling FAQs

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is the oldest currency in the world (886 AD) and the official currency of the United Kingdom. It is the fourth most traded unit for foreign exchange (FX) in the world, accounting for 12% of all transactions, averaging $630 billion a day, according to 2022 data. Its key trading pairs are GBP/USD, also known as 'Cable', which accounts for 11% of FX, GBP/JPY, or the 'Dragon' as it is known by traders (3%), and EUR/GBP (2%). The Pound Sterling is issued by the Bank of England (BoE).

The single most important factor influencing the value of the Pound Sterling is monetary policy decided by the Bank of England. The BoE bases its decisions on whether it has achieved its primary goal of "price stability" - a steady inflation rate of around 2%. Its primary tool for achieving this is the adjustment of interest rates. When inflation is too high, the BoE will try to rein it in by raising interest rates, making it more expensive for people and businesses to access credit. This is generally positive for GBP, as higher interest rates make the UK a more attractive place for global investors to park their money. When inflation falls too low it is a sign economic growth is slowing. In this scenario, the BoE will consider lowering interest rates to cheapen credit so businesses will borrow more to invest in growth-generating projects.

Data releases gauge the health of the economy and can impact the value of the Pound Sterling. Indicators such as GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMIs, and employment can all influence the direction of the GBP. A strong economy is good for Sterling. Not only does it attract more foreign investment but it may encourage the BoE to put up interest rates, which will directly strengthen GBP. Otherwise, if economic data is weak, the Pound Sterling is likely to fall.

Another significant data release for the Pound Sterling is the Trade Balance. This indicator measures the difference between what a country earns from its exports and what it spends on imports over a given period. If a country produces highly sought-after exports, its currency will benefit purely from the extra demand created from foreign buyers seeking to purchase these goods. Therefore, a positive net Trade Balance strengthens a currency and vice versa for a negative balance.



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