Business · 10 August 2026
Pound stays steady near a three-week high as traders await economic data
The currency traded just above $1.35 on Monday while markets wait for monthly economic growth figures due this Thursday. Traders are also watching Middle East negotiations over reopening a critical oil route, the Strait of Hormuz. The Bank of England is delaying any interest rate increases until it becomes clear how the regional tensions will affect global energy prices.
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