GBP to USD Exchange Rate

About GBP/USD

The GBP/USD currency pair represents the exchange rate between the British Pound Sterling and the US Dollar. Known as "Cable" (referring to the transatlantic cable used for trading in the 19th century), this is one of the oldest and most traded currency pairs. The rate is influenced by Bank of England and Federal Reserve monetary policies, UK and US economic data, Brexit developments, interest rate differentials, and geopolitical events. The pair is highly liquid and popular among forex traders worldwide.