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    Sterling snaps 3-day rising streak versus dollar, awaits inflation data

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    Posted on October 20, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Tags:UK economyforeign exchangefinancial markets

    Quick Summary

    Sterling's three-day rise ends as UK inflation data is awaited, impacting the currency's performance against the dollar and euro.

    Table of Contents

    • Sterling's Performance and Economic Outlook
    • Impact of Inflation Data
    • Market Reactions and Currency Trends
    • Bond Yields and Economic Indicators
    • Potential Trade War Effects

    Pound Ends Three-Day Rally Against Dollar, Awaits Inflation Figures

    Sterling's Performance and Economic Outlook

    By Stefano Rebaudo

    Impact of Inflation Data

    (Reuters) -Sterling snapped a three-day winning streak against the dollar and fell versus the euro on Monday, as concerns over the British economy weighed on sentiment.

    Market Reactions and Currency Trends

    Economists expect Wednesday's UK services inflation data to undershoot the Bank of England's projection, with a mild bearish impact on the pound. 

    Bond Yields and Economic Indicators

    “That (inflation data) can modestly move the needle to the dovish side in the British swap curve and weigh on the pound this week,” ING forex strategist Francesco Pesole said.

    Potential Trade War Effects

    Sterling dropped 0.10% to $1.3427. It hit $1.3471 on Friday, its highest level in almost two weeks.

    The greenback edged up against the yen but was flat versus the euro on Monday as investors shifted their focus to political developments in Japan and the euro area, while lingering concerns about U.S. credit risks kept weighing on sentiment.

    Last week’s UK jobs data prompted some analysts to argue that ongoing disinflation and signs of labour market loosening could contribute to an erosion of sterling’s valuation relative to the euro.

    However, renewed concerns about a potential trade war between the U.S. and China weighed on the single currency and affected market expectations for the European Central Bank rate outlook, leading traders to almost fully price in an additional ECB easing move by next summer.

    The British currency dropped 0.10% versus the single currency to 86.85 pence. It was at 86.75 pence early last week. On Tuesday last week, after jobs data, the euro recorded its biggest daily rise against the pound in more than four weeks.

    Short-dated British government bond yields fell sharply as markets priced more chances of BoE rate cuts, weighing on the British currency

    Yields on 2-year gilts dropped 2.5 bps to 3.86%. They hit 3.81% last week, their lowest levels in 2-1/2 months on Friday.

    Gilt outperformance recently paused and will probably require further disinflationary momentum from this week's key economic data while investors await the November budget, analysts said.

    (Editing by Andrew Heavens)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Sterling fell against the dollar after a three-day rise.
    • •UK inflation data is expected to impact the pound.
    • •Economists predict a dovish shift in the British swap curve.
    • •Concerns about the UK economy affect currency sentiment.
    • •Potential trade war impacts euro and ECB rate outlook.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling snaps 3-day rising streak versus dollar, awaits inflation data

    1What is inflation?

    Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. Central banks attempt to limit inflation to keep the economy running smoothly.

    2What is a foreign exchange market?

    The foreign exchange market is a global decentralized or over-the-counter market for trading currencies. It determines the exchange rates for every currency.

    3What are bond yields?

    Bond yields represent the return an investor can expect to earn from holding a bond until maturity. They are influenced by interest rates and the credit quality of the issuer.

    4What is the UK services inflation data?

    UK services inflation data measures the change in prices for services provided in the UK, which can impact monetary policy decisions by the Bank of England.

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