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GBP slips on leadership challenge

Head of FX Analysis
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3
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Published:
November 12, 2025
  • GBP remains under pressure ahead of GDP numbers
  • US job losses add to rate cut bets


Yesterday's currency recap

USD slipped after weak ADP data showed private payrolls fell, raising the odds for a December rate cut up to 67%.

GBPUSD recovered on this data point after an earlier drop on higher UK unemployment, but GBP in general finished the day lower. EUR and CHF gained on broad USD softness.

Today's GBP rates

Currency pair Daily move* Indicative rate**
GBPAUD 0.14% 2.0183
GBPCAD -0.14% 1.8447
GBPCHF -0.70% 1.0532
GBPDKK -0.35% 8.4824
GBPEUR -0.35% 1.1359
GBPJPY -0.15% 202.803
GBPNOK -0.79% 13.2347
GBPNZD -0.16% 2.3291
GBPSEK -0.65% 12.4529
GBPUSD -0.02% 1.3171


*Daily move - against
G10 rates as of 06:00 GMT, 11.11.25

** Indicative rates - interbank rates as of 06:00 GMT, 11.11.25

Today's speeches

  • GBP: BoE Pill
  • EUR: ECB Guindos
  • USD: Fed Williams, Waller, Bostic, Miran and Collins

What we think

GBP getting hit again this morning ahead of GDP numbers tomorrow and rumours of a leadership challenge by Wes Streeting on the PM Keir Starmer. USD is attempting to claw back some of its losses from yesterday. Movements today will be subject to plenty of Fed speak.

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