Headlines about GBP/USD from the market news flow.
Sterling drops against firmer dollar as markets price in a hawkish Fed — The British pound fell 0.2% to $1.331 against the US dollar as markets priced in a hawkish Federal Reserve stance following stronger-than-expected US inflation data. The dollar index rose for a second consecutive day… (Reuters, 2026-11-11)
Bank of England's inflation response 'risks higher interest rates for longer' — The National Institute of Economic and Social Research warns that the Bank of England's recent interest rate hike from 3.75% to 4% is insufficient to curb persistent inflation, potentially keeping rates elevated until… (The Guardian, 2026-11-11)
The Bank of England Will Have to Grapple With Crude Economics — The article argues that declining oil prices arrive too late to significantly assist central bankers in the United Kingdom and the United States. This timing issue presents a challenge for monetary policy makers who are… (Bloomberg Business, 2026-11-10)
Bank of England policymaker refuses to rule out back-to-back rate rises — Clare Lombardelli, deputy governor for monetary policy at the Bank of England, warned that persistent inflationary dynamics are crystallizing in the UK economy. She refused to rule out a second consecutive interest rate… (Financial Times News, 2026-11-10)
Sterling nudges lower as Waller comments, US data underpin dollar — The British pound weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, closing down 0.3% at $1.3395, driven by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and stronger-than-expected US inflation data.… (Reuters, 2026-11-10)