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Apr 29 - 07:55 AM

GBP/USD - Hugs 1.35 Before UK PMQs, Fed Event Risk

By Robert Howard  —  Apr 29 - 06:32 AM

• Cable hugs 1.35 before UK PMQs (1100-1130 GMT) and Fed event risk

• 1.3496 was early London low, as safe-haven dollar rose on higher oil prices

• Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests U.S. may extend blockade

• Last PMQs before UK parliament prorogued (next session starts on May 13)

• UK local elections next week (May 7). Fed rate hold expected at 1800 GMT

• Fed chief nominee Warsh set to clear key confirmation hurdle at 1400 GMT

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(Robert Howard is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own)

Source:
London Stock Exchange Group | Thomson Reuters

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