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Prices are our trading platform's bid for GBPUSD. Times are server time, New York + 7 hours (GMT+2 now). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
The spread when you open, shown live above, and a swap for each night the position stays open. Spreads widen around news and at low liquidity.
Read from our trading platform daily. The specification in MetaTrader 5 always prevails.
Server time is New York time + 7 hours.
The change in each calendar month, from our platform's month-end closing prices (bid). Our history for this instrument starts in November 2021.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.56% | −1.53% | −1.86% | +2.89% | −1.11% | −1.44% | +1.66% | +0.50% | −2.09% | +0.96% | −1.14% | |
| 2025 | −0.95% | +1.52% | +2.71% | +3.17% | +0.95% | +2.03% | −3.80% | +2.27% | −0.43% | −2.20% | +0.62% | +1.82% |
| 2024 | −0.37% | −0.50% | 0.00% | −1.05% | +2.00% | −0.77% | +1.68% | +2.13% | +1.87% | −3.56% | −1.26% | −1.79% |
| 2023 | +1.88% | −2.43% | +2.58% | +1.92% | −1.02% | +2.05% | +1.11% | −1.26% | −3.71% | −0.42% | +3.88% | +0.88% |
| 2022 | −0.59% | −0.20% | −2.12% | −4.24% | +0.19% | −3.39% | +0.08% | −4.62% | −4.00% | +2.80% | +5.14% | +0.31% |
| 2021 | −2.90% | +1.72% | ||||||||||
| Average | +0.31% | −0.63% | +0.26% | +0.54% | +0.20% | −0.30% | +0.15% | −0.20% | −1.67% | −0.48% | +1.10% | +0.59% |
| Months higher | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Month to date · Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
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PPI MoMUSD
Nov 13, 15:30 · Forecast 0.4% · Previous 1.3%
Unemployment RateGBP
Nov 17, 09:00 · Previous 4.7%
Retail Sales MoMUSD
Nov 17, 15:30 · Forecast 0% · Previous 0.8%
Core Inflation Rate MoMGBP
Nov 18, 09:00 · Previous 0.2%
Inflation Rate YoYGBP
Nov 18, 09:00 · Previous 3.5%
Housing StartsUSD
Nov 18, 15:30 · Forecast 1.23M · Previous 1.22M
High-impact releases for GBP, USD over the next 7 days, in server time (GMT+2). Dots on the 1D and 5D charts mark recent releases.
GBP/USD, commonly known as "Cable," is one of the most liquid and volatile major currency pairs. The nickname dates back to the transatlantic telegraph cable laid in the 19th century to transmit exchange rates between London and New York. Today, it remains the third most traded forex pair globally.
The pair is heavily influenced by Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy, UK economic data (GDP, CPI, employment), and political developments including trade negotiations and fiscal policy. GBP/USD tends to be more volatile than EUR/USD, offering larger intraday moves — particularly during the London session.
At GCC Brokers, GBP/USD is available with automatic execution and no manual intervention. The pair's volatility and clear trend-following behavior make it popular among both manual and algorithmic traders.
GBP/USD trades 24 hours a day, five days a week. It is usually most active during the London session and the London–New York overlap, when liquidity and volatility are highest. The exact hours, in server time, are in the specifications above.
The nickname "Cable" originates from the transatlantic telegraph cable that connected London and New York in the 1800s, which was used to transmit GBP/USD exchange rates between the two financial centres.
Spreads are variable and depend on market conditions and your account. Standard and Pro have no commission, and Pro has tighter spreads; Zero has raw spreads plus a commission. The live spread is shown on this page.
Yes. GBP/USD typically has wider daily ranges than EUR/USD, making it attractive for traders who prefer larger moves. This volatility also means tighter risk management is important.
Key drivers include Bank of England interest rate decisions, UK inflation and employment data, GDP reports, US Federal Reserve policy, and political developments in both the UK and the US.
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