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British pound vs US dollar (CME FX future).

GBP/USD (“Cable”) is driven by Bank of England policy, UK growth and inflation data, and overall risk appetite. GBP/USD currently trades at 1.36 and is +1.3 % year to date, +1.3 % over twelve months. Within its 52-week range it sits at 79 % between the low (1.3) and high (1.38).

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Correlations (90 trading days)

The strongest co-movers on top, the most inverse below. Low or negative values improve portfolio diversification.

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