Sterling Hits Year-Low as Market Awaits Key UK Economic Data
Sterling has declined to its lowest level in 2026 against the dollar, marking its second consecutive weekly fall. This drop reflects market caution ahead of crucial UK economic data releases, including GDP figures and jobs data, which are expected to influence the Bank of England's monetary policy.
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Sterling has tumbled to its lowest point in 2026 against the US dollar, trading around 1.3436, as it braces for its second consecutive weekly decline. This downturn underscores the market's apprehension ahead of significant UK economic data releases, including the gross domestic product (GDP) figures due on Thursday and jobs data the following week. These indicators are poised to influence the Bank of England's (BoE) monetary policy decisions.









