Gbpusd drops on robust us jobs report, dampening expectations for fed rate cut

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June 06, 2025

The GBPUSD pair experienced a decline during the North American trading session, falling by more than 0.30% in response to the latest US jobs report. The report indicated that the US economy continues to maintain its strength, leading to a decrease in demand for the British pound. As a result, the pairs value dropped to 1.3526, after reaching a high of 1.3586 earlier in the day. This downward movement is reflective of a slightly cautious market sentiment, as investors monitor the ongoing economic situation in both the US and the UK. While the jobs report did not bring any major surprises, it did reinforce the current stability of the US economy. However, uncertainties surrounding Brexit negotiations and the potential impact on the UK economy may have contributed to the pounds decline. As such, the GBPUSD pair is likely to continue trading with a conservative outlook in the near future