GBPUSDBritish Pound / US Dollar
British Pound / US Dollar (GBPUSD) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $1.334, +0.17% on the day; -0.75% over 1 week, +1.12% over 4 weeks, -2.44% over 6 months (prices as of 26 Jul 2026).
- Last close (26 Jul 2026)
- $1.334
- Today
- +0.17%
- 1 week
- -0.75%
- 4 weeks
- +1.12%
- 6 months
- -2.44%
Coverage of GBPUSD(20)
Global tech selloff deepens as Hormuz reopens and Iran deal details remain contested
A volatile European session dominated by a sharp global technology selloff, conflicting US-Iran nuclear signals, and a UK political leadership change.
UK PM Starmer resigns; pound fell then rose, FTSE 100 up 0.50%
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister on 22 June 2026; sterling initially fell against major currencies before GBP strengthened against USD, the FTSE 100 rose 0.50% in premarket trading, and UK 10-year gilt yields fell 3.4 basis points.
Pound rises despite Starmer exit as Iran talks advance and oil slips
A busy European session driven by UK political upheaval, US-Iran nuclear talk progress, and energy market volatility ahead of the US cash open.
US-Iran roadmap agreed; Qatar Ras Laffan explosion disrupts LNG flows
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East diplomacy, a Qatar LNG facility explosion, and fresh China-US trade restrictions on rare earths.
US-Iran MOU signed; Strait of Hormuz reopens then faces fresh closure dispute
A geopolitically intense week dominated by the US-Iran ceasefire deal, a Bank of Japan rate rise, and late-week Hormuz closure claims that partially reversed the initial oil selloff.
UK May 2026 borrowing hits £23.3bn, second highest on record
ONS data released 19 June 2026 showed UK public sector net borrowing reached £23.3bn in May 2026, above market forecasts and the second highest May figure on record. UK gilts and sterling via GBPUSD were named in coverage connected to the release.
WTI falls 8.73% as US-Iran deal removes geopolitical risk premium
A session dominated by crude oil's sharp decline following the US-Iran interim deal, with Hormuz shipping resuming cautiously and European FX consolidating on the US Juneteenth holiday.
US and Iran sign interim MOU; 80 million barrels queue for Hormuz transit
An active overnight session dominated by the US-Iran interim deal, Hormuz shipping resumption, dollar strength after a hawkish Fed, and a sharp fall in Indian IT shares following Accenture's guidance cut.
Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% in 7-2 MPC vote
The Bank of England kept its benchmark rate at 3.75% on 18 June 2026 following a 7-2 vote; GBPUSD, the 10-year UK Gilt, and the FTSE100 were named in coverage as instruments connected to the decision.
Trump signs Iran interim deal; Fed Chair Warsh signals hawkish inflation stance
A high-activity European session dominated by the US-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal and a hawkish Fed Chair debut, pulling oil lower and front-end Treasury yields sharply higher.
Brent crude falls below $79 as US-Iran deal nears formal signing
European session dominated by the imminent US-Iran agreement, driving sharp oil declines, a 25bp ECB rate hike, and BMW profit warning; US futures higher ahead of inaugural Warsh FOMC decision.
US-Iran peace deal signed; Brent falls as Iranian oil supply returns
A session dominated by the formalisation of a US-Iran peace agreement, driving oil lower, lifting Japanese trade data, and prompting repositioning across shipping and currency markets.
Brent crude drops below $80 as US lifts Hormuz naval blockade
A session dominated by geopolitical de-escalation: the US lifted its Hormuz naval blockade, sending oil to three-month lows, while the Bank of Japan raised rates to their highest since 1995.
UK CPI holds at 2.8% in May, below 3.0% forecast
UK annual CPI inflation held steady at 2.8% in May 2026, defying economist forecasts of a rise to 3.0%, as higher transport costs were offset by slower food price rises.
US and Iran reach Hormuz interim deal; Brent falls to three-month low
European session dominated by a US-Iran ceasefire announcement that sent oil to three-month lows, lifted equities and bonds, and weakened the dollar.
UK GDP contracts 0.1% in April as Iran war lifts energy costs
The UK economy shrank 0.1% month-on-month in April 2026, matching consensus, as rising energy costs tied to the US-Iran conflict weighed on services activity.
S&P 500 win streak at risk as AI stocks retreat and Iran talks stall before payrolls
A cautious European session dominated by AI equity weakness, a eurozone GDP contraction revision, stalled US-Iran talks, and positioning ahead of US non-farm payrolls.
Broadcom guidance miss pressures Nasdaq 100 futures ahead of US open
A mixed European session dominated by Broadcom's disappointing AI chip outlook, stalled Iran negotiations, and a wave of private credit stress signals.
Iranian strikes on Kuwait airport and US bases lift oil; tariff threat widens
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East escalation, new US forced-labour tariff proposals on 60 nations, and a stronger-than-expected ADP jobs print.
US intercepts Iranian missiles over Kuwait as ceasefire talks stall
A tense European session dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, rising oil prices, and divergent equity moves tied to Nvidia's PC chip launch.