Why is GBP so strong?

Why is the pound so strong – and what does it mean for you and your money? The key driver of the strong pound is interest rates . Typically, the two go hand in hand: the higher a country’s interest rate, the more attractive the currency becomes to foreign investment, which in turn bolsters the pound.

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Is it a good time to buy GBP with USD?

06:00 to 16:00 is an acceptable time to day trade the GBP/USD . There is an adequate movement to potentially extract a profit and cover spread and commission costs. If you are able to, though, day trade the GBP/USD only between 08:00 and 10:00, and/or 12:00 and 15:00 GMT. This will maximize efficiency.

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Is GBP the strongest currency?

The pound sterling is often thought to be the strongest in the world that is also widely used. It’s also the 4th most traded globally, accounting for around 12.8% of daily trades on the foreign exchange market. When exchanging a single US dollar, you will receive around 0.71 Great British pounds in return.

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