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Pound Rebounds as Dollar Softens Before NFP | 11th February, 2026

Pound Rebounds, Dollar Soft Global markets trade cautiously ahead of the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) release, with the US Dollar softening after weaker Retail Sales data. The Dollar Index drifts toward the 96.50 region, allowing select major currencies to recover ground. The British Pound rebounds despite lingering UK political uncertainty and rising expectations of Bank of England rate cuts, while the Canadian Dollar strengthens ahead of the labor market data. Meanwhile, crude oil prices hold firm above $64.00 amid geopolitical tensions, and the Japanese Yen gains traction as optimism supports safe-haven demand. GBP/USD Forecast Current Price and Context GBP/USD has rebounded after recent losses, climbing back toward the mid-1.3500s as the US Dollar softens ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls release. Sterling remains supported despite rising UK political risks and persistent expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: UK political uncertainty continues to create headline-driven volatility but has not derailed the rebound. US Economic Data: Weak US Retail Sales data has pressured the Dollar ahead of NFP. FOMC Outcome: Markets are reassessing Fed rate expectations, limiting USD upside. Trade Policy: Broader global trade dynamics remain a secondary driver for Sterling. Monetary Policy: BoE rate cut bets cap aggressive upside but are largely priced in. Technical Outlook Trend: Short-term recovery within broader consolidation. Resistance: 1.3580 Support: 1.3450 Forecast: GBP/USD may remain supported while below-trend USD persists, though NFP could trigger volatility. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Cautiously constructive. Catalysts: US NFP data, Fed commentary, UK political developments. WTI Crude Oil Forecast Current Price and Context WTI crude oil is holding steady above $64.00 as traders balance rising US inventories against ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in energy markets. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Persistent geopolitical tensions provide underlying support to crude prices. US Economic Data: Slower US demand indicators raise concerns about consumption. FOMC Outcome: Fed policy uncertainty influences demand expectations through growth projections. Trade Policy: Trade-related uncertainty weighs on global demand outlook. Monetary Policy: Higher rates for longer could dampen energy demand forecasts. Technical Outlook Trend: Sideways consolidation. Resistance: $66.00 Support: $62.80 Forecast: WTI may remain range-bound unless geopolitical risks escalate or demand expectations shift materially. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Neutral with slight upside bias. Catalysts: US inventory data, geopolitical headlines, NFP impact on demand outlook. USD/CAD Forecast Current Price and Context USD/CAD has pulled back as the Canadian Dollar advances to a near two-week high against the USD. Softer US data and stable oil prices are helping underpin the Loonie ahead of the NFP release. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Risk stability supports commodity-linked currencies. US Economic Data: Weak US Retail Sales pressure the USD. FOMC Outcome: Slowing Fed rate cut expectations are being reassessed. Trade Policy: North American trade conditions remain broadly stable. Monetary Policy: Diverging Fed-BoC expectations influence near-term moves. Technical Outlook Trend: Mild corrective pullback. Resistance: 1.3750 Support: 1.3600 Forecast: USD/CAD could extend losses if NFP disappoints and oil remains firm. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Slightly bearish USD/CAD. Catalysts: US NFP, oil price fluctuations, Canadian macro data. US Dollar Index (DXY) Forecast Current Price and Context The US Dollar Index is trading near 96.50 after Retail Sales data stalled, increasing pressure ahead of the US labor market report. Markets are positioned cautiously before NFP. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Moderate global uncertainty sustains safe-haven flows but lacks urgency. US Economic Data: Soft Retail Sales weigh on near-term USD demand. FOMC Outcome: Rate expectations remain data-dependent. Trade Policy: Limited immediate impact on USD positioning. Monetary Policy: Markets are pricing a gradual policy normalization path. Technical Outlook Trend: Short-term bearish bias. Resistance: 97.20 Support: 96.00 Forecast: A weak NFP could accelerate downside toward 96.00, while a strong print may trigger sharp rebound. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Defensive ahead of data. Catalysts: US NFP, Treasury yield movements, Fed rhetoric. EUR/JPY Forecast Current Price and Context EUR/JPY has fallen below the 183.00 level as the Japanese Yen strengthens amid improving sentiment and safe-haven demand. The move reflects a softer Euro against a firmer JPY backdrop. Key Drivers Geopolitical Risks: Stabilizing risk sentiment favors Yen strength. US Economic Data: Broader USD softness indirectly supports JPY flows. FOMC Outcome: Fed uncertainty drives volatility across cross pairs. Trade Policy: Limited direct impact on EUR/JPY. Monetary Policy: Policy divergence between ECB and BoJ remains in focus. Technical Outlook Trend: Short-term bearish. Resistance: 184.20 Support: 181.80 Forecast: Further downside possible if Yen momentum builds and risk appetite weakens. Sentiment and Catalysts Market Sentiment: Mildly bearish EUR/JPY. Catalysts: US NFP, BoJ commentary, Eurozone data releases. Wrap-Up With the US NFP report set to drive the next major directional move, markets remain positioned for heightened volatility. A softer-than-expected print could extend the Dollar’s pullback and reinforce rebounds in GBP and CAD, while a strong labor report may quickly reverse recent USD weakness. Oil traders will continue to monitor supply dynamics and geopolitical risks, and Yen strength may persist if risk sentiment stabilizes. As always, incoming US labor data will likely set the tone for broader FX and commodity markets in the sessions ahead. Ready to trade global markets with confidence? Join Moneta Markets today and unlock 1000+ instruments, ultra-fast execution, ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, and more! Start now with Moneta Markets!

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2026-02-11 08:21:05 (GMT)

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