GBP/USD at 1.3459 after a 0.30% fall; five-session +1.60%
According to the European Central Bank (euro reference rates), GBP/USD was 1.3459 and fell 0.30% from the prior ECB fixing, with a five-session change of +1.60%; MarketAlleys Forex desk trend data shows RSI(14) 66.2 and neutral status.
Price action
According to the European Central Bank (euro reference rates), GBP/USD was 1.3459, fell 0.30% from the prior ECB fixing and recorded a five-session change of +1.60% as of Nov 5, 15:00 UTC. The ECB reported the figure in its euro reference rates series.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | 1.3459 | +1.60% | -0.30% | Nov 5, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
Trend and momentum
MarketAlleys Forex desk trend data shows GBP/USD status neutral with RSI(14) 66.2, a close of 1.3500, a 50-day moving average of 1.3372 and a long moving average of 1.3431 based on the last available close.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | 1.3500 | 1.3372 | 1.3431 | 66.2 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 4, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
Across forex
According to the European Central Bank (euro reference rates), GBP/USD fell 0.30%, EUR/USD fell 0.38%, USD/JPY rose 0.13%, USD/CHF rose 0.30% and AUD/USD fell 0.21% from the prior ECB fixing; the UUP ETF rose 0.07% from the prior close, according to Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1224 | -0.38% | vs prior fix | Nov 5, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/JPY | 158.46 | +0.13% | vs prior fix | Nov 5, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/CHF | 0.8179 | +0.30% | vs prior fix | Nov 5, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| AUD/USD | 0.7001 | -0.21% | vs prior fix | Nov 5, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $28.92 | +0.07% | vs prior close | Nov 5, 15:45 UTC | Finnhub |
What to watch
The Employment Situation is scheduled for Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC, according to the bls.
- Fri Nov 6, 13:30 UTC — Employment Situation (US) (source)
Sources and data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — market data
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 5, 15:45 UTC; report generated Nov 5, 15:51 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Central bank
The institution that sets a country's or region's monetary policy, issues its currency and oversees the banking system — for example the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
A momentum oscillator, developed by J.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Moving average
The average price over a rolling window, plotted to smooth out noise.
Sources & data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 5, 2026, 03:52 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 5, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC.
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