GBP rises on USD weakness in evening market overview
ITF Team3 min read
GBP climbs to 1.3420 as the US dollar eases, while gold steadies near $4,100 and crypto faces a 6% weekly drop. Key data and calendar events ahead.
Key takeaways
- GBP reached 1.3420 against the USD on 11/9/2026.
- Gold held near $4,100 per ounce as risk appetite improved.
- Bitcoin traded around $74,000 while the crypto market fell 6% week‑on‑week.
- Nvidia shares slipped 5% after a foreign‑intelligence investigation was announced.
US dollar weakness set the tone for Asian and European markets on the evening of 9 Nov 2026. The British pound reclaimed lost ground, pushing up to 1.3420 against the USD, while risk‑on sentiment kept gold near $4,100 and the broader crypto market tested a key technical level after a 6% weekly slide.
Currencies: pound gains, yen steadies, euro rebounds
The GBP’s rise was driven by a broader sell‑off in the greenback, which has been pressured by softer US inflation expectations and a lack of fresh hawkish cues from the Fed. Analysts at BBH noted that the pound’s recovery erased most of the two‑day loss and positioned it for a potential test of the 1.3500 ceiling if the USD remains subdued.
In the Asia‑Pacific corner, the NZD led G10 performance after New Zealand’s preliminary election results reduced uncertainty around the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s policy path. Meanwhile, USD/JPY traded in a tight 157.97‑158.53 range, staying below its 200‑day moving average, as Societe Generale highlighted steady implied volatility.
The euro found modest support near 1.1200 after a brief dip to 1.1130, helped by lower oil prices that eased the energy drag on Eurozone growth, according to BBH. The pair’s bounce suggests the EUR/USD could retest the 1.1300‑1.1350 zone if the dollar’s weakness persists.
Gold and commodities: steady gold, oil volatility
Gold (XAU/USD) held gains close to $4,100, reversing Friday’s losses and consolidating near the $4,150 resistance that traders are watching for a breakout. The metal’s resilience reflects a risk‑on bias as the USD weakens, while real yields remain relatively low.
Oil markets remain volatile. Brent crude slipped further after renewed diplomatic talks between the US and Iran, and US imports of Iraqi crude fell to their lowest level since the 2003 war, according to EIA data. The combination of geopolitical easing and supply concerns keeps Brent on a downward trajectory, down about 16% from its recent peak.
Read also: US dollar stronger ahead of CPI as dollar index climbs above 102
Crypto: 6% weekly decline and regulatory milestones
The cryptocurrency market lost 6% over the past week and is now testing its 200‑day moving average at a total market cap of $2.46 trillion. Bitcoin hovered around $74,000, while only five of the top 100 coins posted gains of 1% or more, underscoring a broad‑based sell‑off.
Regulatory news provided a counter‑balance: Coinbase received final OCC approval for a federal trust bank charter, allowing it to move its institutional custody business under direct federal oversight. The same day, the exchange’s charter took effect, and it announced plans to explore digital‑asset payment products.
Stocks: Nvidia under investigation, S&P resilience
Nvidia shares fell 5% after the board launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged links to a Chinese intelligence effort. The scrutiny added to a broader tech sell‑off that has weighed on crypto‑linked stocks.
Despite the tech dip, the S&P 500 held at 7,377, up 0.31% on the day but down 2.68% for the week—the worst weekly performance since April 2025. Deutsche Bank highlighted that AI‑exposed stocks led losses, while consumer‑discretionary and communications sectors showed relative strength.
Key calendar events for the next 24 hours
- 17:25 UTC | GBP BOE Gov Bailey speaks | medium impact
- 09:00 UTC | USD FOMC Member Waller speaks | medium impact
Frequently asked questions
Why did the British pound rise against the US dollar on 9 Nov 2026?
The pound climbed to 1.3420 as the US dollar weakened on softer inflation expectations and the absence of new Fed hawkish signals, allowing the GBP to recover most of its two‑day losses.
What is the significance of Coinbase’s new federal trust charter?
Coinbase’s final OCC approval lets the exchange place its institutional crypto custody business under direct federal oversight, expanding its service scope and paving the way for digital‑asset payment products.
How are oil prices reacting to recent geopolitical developments?
Brent fell further after US‑Iran diplomatic talks revived optimism, while US imports of Iraqi crude hit a multi‑decade low, reflecting both easing tensions and supply‑side constraints.
Official data sources
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