British Pound: Gains slight edge over US Dollar – Societe Generale

Private Trade News trader edition (2026-10-20): Societe Generale strategists highlight that United Kingdom (UK) unemployment has fallen to a 13‑month low and average earnings have ticked higher, reinforcing… Primary source: original at FXStreet (fxstreet.com).

October 20, 2026 1:27 PM GMT · FXStreet

Societe Generale strategists highlight that United Kingdom (UK) unemployment has fallen to a 13‑month low and average earnings have ticked higher, reinforcing expectations for a Bank of England (BoE) rate hike to 4% in November.

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