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GBP/USD Fluctuates Amidst UK Economic Slowdown & Shifting Rate Cut Expectations

SentiSignal Editorial TeamFebruary 12, 2026, 12:01 PM162 words10 sources

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GBP/USD Fluctuates Amidst UK Economic Slowdown & Shifting Rate Cut Expectations

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The GBP/USD pair has experienced volatility, influenced by weakening UK economic data and evolving expectations regarding both Bank of England (BoE) and Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy. Recent UK GDP figures have been softer than anticipated, reinforcing expectations of BoE rate cuts, potentially in March and June, according to ING. This has put downward pressure on the Pound Sterling. However, stronger-than-expected US jobs reports have tempered expectations of near-term Fed rate cuts, providing some support to the US Dollar and capping GBP/USD gains. Traders are closely monitoring upcoming UK jobs and inflation data, as well as further US economic releases, for clearer signals. While some analysts maintain a bullish outlook for GBP/USD above 1.3600, contingent on positive GDP data, others highlight potential downside risks. The EUR/GBP is expected to remain bullish, targeting 0.88, while the EUR/USD shows a bullish trend potentially breaking 1.20. External factors like Singapore’s upgraded growth outlook and Canadian BoC deliberations also contribute to the broader currency market dynamics.

Source Articles

This article is based on analysis of 10 source articles from our news database.

1
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD gathers strength around 1.3635 early European session
FXStreet·FXStreet Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 12, 2026
2
EUR/GBP: Staying bullish after weak UK GDP – ING
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 12, 2026
3
EUR/USD: Bullish trend eyes 1.20 breakout – Scotiabank
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 12, 2026
4
Pound Sterling remains depressed as softer UK Q4 GDP print reaffirms BoE rate cut bets
FXStreet·Haresh Menghani·fxstreet.com·Feb 12, 2026
5
CAD: BoC deliberations and policy nuance – TD Securities
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 11, 2026
6
Mexico Industrial Output (YoY) registered at 2.4% above expectations (1.3%) in December
FXStreet·FXStreet Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 11, 2026
7
GBP/USD trims gains after blowout NFPs temper Fed cut bets
FXStreet·Christian Borjon Valencia·fxstreet.com·Feb 11, 2026
8
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Bullish outlook prevails above 1.3600, UK GDP data looms
FXStreet·Lallalit Srijandorn·fxstreet.com·Feb 12, 2026
9
Singapore GDP: Upgraded growth outlook on AI momentum – UOB
FXStreet·FXStreet Insights Team·fxstreet.com·Feb 11, 2026
10
Chart Art: GBP/CHF Tests Mid-Channel Resistance After Bounce
Learn Forex Trading With Babypips·babypips.com·Feb 12, 2026

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