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Ever notice how the GBP/USD pair is acting like that one friend who just can’t decide whether to show up or bail on a night out? After a modest little bounce off the weekly low, this currency duo’s been stuck dancing in a tight little range around 1.3500, as if caught between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, the political stage is heating up with the Gorton and Denton by-election—set for February 26—throwing a wild card into the mix. Add to that the Bank of England’s whispers of easing, and suddenly, the British Pound’s fight feels less like a sprint and more like a slow jog against a stiff headwind. Makes you wonder—is the market just holding its breath or gearing up for the next big move? Let’s dive in and see what’s really shaking things up. LEARN MORE.

GBP/USD struggles to build on the overnight modest bounce from the weekly low and oscillates in a narrow band near 1.3500 in European trading on Friday. The Gorton and Denton by-election, held on February 26, has become a focal point of political drama in the UK, along with the Bank of England (BoE) easing expectations, acts as a headwind for the British Pound and the GBP/USD pair.

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