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British Pound loses as rising US Dollar, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

GBP/USD inches lower after remaining flat in the previous day, trading around 1.3500 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency pair continues to hold its losses as the US Dollar (USD) gains strength ahead of a crucial inflation report.

GBP/USD inches lower after remaining flat in the previous day, trading around 1.3500 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency pair continues to hold its losses as the US Dollar (USD) gains strength ahead of a crucial inflation report.

Gold impact rationale

Rising geopolitical risk strengthens gold's defensive appeal.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-12
  • geopolitics

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, geopolitics