The British pound is trading down near 1.3340 against the US dollar during Monday’s European session as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boost safe-haven demand for the greenback. The Sterling’s weakness comes amid escalating regional conflicts that are driving investors toward traditional safe-haven currencies, with the dollar benefiting from its defensive positioning. Additionally, growing market expectations for potential US interest rate increases are providing further support to the dollar, putting additional pressure on the GBP/USD pair.
The currency pair’s inability to hold above the 1.3350 level signals ongoing vulnerability for pound traders. Market participants including forex brokers, institutional traders, and corporate treasury desks should monitor Middle East developments closely as any further escalation could trigger additional sterling weakness. The combination of geopolitical risk and hawkish Fed expectations creates a challenging environment for pound bulls in the near term.
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Traders should watch 1.3340 as a critical support level, with breaks below potentially accelerating sterling losses toward 1.3300 amid continued dollar strength.
Source: FXStreet