GBP/USD news for September 28, 2026
The British pound has gained as the US dollar weakened despite a hawkish Federal Reserve and geopolitical tensions. Market focus is on UK inflation risks paired with a weak growth outlook, alongside Bank of England hawkishness amid higher oil prices, domestic economic constraints, and a high premium for terming out in GBP money markets.
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Headlines (6)
First seen on September 28
- British Pound gains as US Dollar weakens despite hawkish Fed, geopolitical tensionsFXStreet
- Sunrise Market CommentaryActionForex
- EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Fails at 0.8610 amid higher Oil prices, BoE hawkishnessFXStreet
- GBP Money Markets: High premium for terming outING Think
- GBP: Inflation risks and weak growth outlook – HSBCFXStreet
Carried over from earlier days
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 28 | ||
| MPC Member Ramsden Speaks | GBP | |
| FOMC Member Bowman Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Cook Speaks | USD | |
| FOMC Member Barkin Speaks | USD | |
| BRC Shop Price Index y/y | 1.5% | GBP |
| Tuesday, September 29 | ||
| Net Lending to Individuals m/m | 6.2B | GBP |
| Mortgage Approvals | 57K | GBP |
| M4 Money Supply m/m | 0.1% | GBP |