GBP/USD rises 0.23% to 1.3416 at ECB fixing
According to the European Central Bank (euro reference rates), GBP/USD traded at 1.3416 as of Nov 9, 15:00 UTC and rose 0.23% from the prior ECB fixing with a five-session change of -0.10%.
Price action
According to the European Central Bank (euro reference rates), GBP/USD traded at 1.3416 as of Nov 9, 15:00 UTC and rose 0.23% from the prior ECB fixing; its five-session change was -0.10%. The MarketAlleys Forex desk compiled this instrument spotlight using the ECB reference rates.
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | 1.3416 | -0.10% | +0.23% | Nov 9, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
Trend and momentum
MarketAlleys trend signals classify GBP/USD as neutral with RSI(14) at 52.3. The last close was 1.3385 versus a 50-day SMA of 1.3366 and a long SMA of 1.3428.
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | 1.3385 | 1.3366 | 1.3428 | 52.3 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 8, 22:41 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
Across forex
At Nov 9, 15:00 UTC and relative to the prior ECB fixing, the European Central Bank shows EUR/USD rose 0.25%, USD/JPY fell 0.24%, USD/CHF was little changed, and AUD/USD rose 0.34%. The UUP ETF fell 0.38% from the prior close as of Nov 9, 17:26 UTC, per Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1193 | +0.25% | vs prior fix | Nov 9, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/JPY | 157.95 | -0.24% | vs prior fix | Nov 9, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/CHF | 0.8187 | -0.02% | vs prior fix | Nov 9, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| AUD/USD | 0.6894 | +0.34% | vs prior fix | Nov 9, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.02 | -0.38% | vs prior close | Nov 9, 17:26 UTC | Finnhub |
What to watch
The US Consumer Price Index is scheduled for Tue Nov 10, 13:30 UTC, according to bls. Weekly jobless claims (DOL) are scheduled for Thu Nov 12 (time not confirmed), according to fred.
- Tue Nov 10, 13:30 UTC — Consumer Price Index (US) (source)
- Thu Nov 12 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (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 9, 17:26 UTC; report generated Nov 9, 17:40 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.
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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.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
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Relative Strength Index (RSI)
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Moving average
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Sources & data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 9, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 9, 2026, 05:26 PM UTC.
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