GBP/USD Falls as Central Bank Speculation Weighs on Rate Hike Bets
The Pound-Dollar exchange rate slipped on Thursday as central bank speculation took center stage.
The GBP/USD pairing crawled up from its eight-day low of $1.3572 to trade at $1.3580, but remained down on the day.
Investors are keeping a close eye on Federal Reserve interest rate expectations, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday potentially fueling further bets on a hike in rates.
The recent decline in global oil prices has decreased the likelihood of an interest rate hike from the Bank of England, putting modest pressure on the Pound.