By tredu.com • 7/2/2025
Tredu
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower during Wednesday’s European session, nearing 1.3700 against the US Dollar (USD) after the Greenback strengthened on unexpectedly strong US labor market data.
The GBP/USD currency pair dropped from Tuesday’s three-and-a-half-year peak near 1.3800, pressured by rising US job openings figures. According to Tuesday’s report, US employers posted 7.769 million job openings in May, beating economists’ forecast of 7.3 million and the previous 7.395 million in April.
The US Dollar Index (DXY), measuring the USD against six major currencies, climbed to around 96.90, recovering from recent lows and ending a nine-day losing streak.
Despite the positive US economic data, Fed Chair Jerome Powell maintained a "wait and see" approach to monetary policy. Meanwhile, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned about weakening labor market conditions amid global economic risks, adding pressure on the Pound.
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