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GBP/USD Fluctuates Amidst UK GDP, US Jobs Data

February 13, 2026, 12:01 AM150 words7 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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GBP/USD Fluctuates Amidst UK GDP, US Jobs Data

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The GBP/USD pair experienced volatility this week, initially gaining ground before stabilizing around the 1.3600-1.3664 range. Preliminary UK GDP data for Q4 showed a 0.1% growth, slightly below the expected 0.2%, but failed to significantly dampen the Pound's performance. This resilience is largely attributed to weakness in the US Dollar following US jobs data which tempered expectations of a March Federal Reserve rate cut. While initial reactions to the GDP release were muted, the Pound benefited from a contradiction to a strong Nonfarm Payrolls report. However, broader market sentiment remains cautious, with the technical structure for GBP/USD described as corrective and neutral-to-bearish. The GBP/JPY pair, conversely, experienced a decline due to risk aversion boosting the Japanese Yen. EUR/GBP remained relatively stable despite the soft UK GDP figures, influenced by broader USD weakness. Overall, the Pound is finding support from political stability within the UK, but faces resistance to sustained gains.

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