British Pound Holds Ground as Risk Aversion Grips Markets Ahead of Fed Action. Will GBP/USD Break?

British Pound Holds Ground as Risk Aversion Grips Markets Ahead of Fed Action. Will GBP/USD Break? https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/session_briefing/euro_open/2022/01/21/British-Pound-Holds-Ground-as-Risk-Aversion-Grips-Markets-Ahead-of-Fed-Action.-Will-GBPUSD-Break.html The British Pound has steered clear of market meltdown volatility for now as traders were spooked by Fed hikes and geopolitical risk. Where to next for GBP/USD?

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British Pound Holds Ground as Risk Aversion Grips Markets Ahead of Fed Action. Will GBP/USD Break?

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