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ForexMedium•13 February 2026•

1 min read

GBP/USD Pulls Back from Four-Year Highs Amid BoE Dovishness and Political Risk

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The British Pound has retreated from its highest levels in four years against the US Dollar as domestic pressures begin to weigh on the currency. This reversal comes despite a broader weakening of the US Dollar following soft revisions to US labor market data. Market sentiment toward the Pound was dampened by a perceived dovish shift in the Bank of England's (BoE) stance regarding future monetary policy. Additionally, growing political uncertainty within the United Kingdom has added a significant layer of risk for investors, prompting a move away from the currency. Analysts suggest that this pullback represents a technical correction after a sustained rally to multi-year peaks. The interplay between UK political stability and central bank signaling remains the primary driver for the GBP/USD pair in the near term.