The British pound sterling is trying to rise against the US dollar. The current GBPUSD exchange rate stands at 1.2736.
The pound has stabilised after hitting a new local low last week. The UK employment market data, industrial production, construction activity, and trade balance figures are due for release. The data are expected to confirm an economic slowdown in April.
The unemployment rate will likely remain at 4.30%, and average earnings are anticipated to increase by 5.70%.
At its next meeting on 20 June, the Bank of England will likely keep the interest rate unchanged at 5.25% per annum, its peak since 2008. UK inflation is clearly reducing, but not fast enough.
Additionally, there is some uncertainty about the country’s elections in early July, which may exert pressure on the pound.