ForexMedium•4 November 2026•
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British Pound Hits Seven-Week High Against US Dollar
Key Facts
1The British Pound rallied to a seven-week high against the US Dollar, surpassing the mid-1.3400 levels.
2The US Dollar was weakened by midterm election results suggesting Democrats are poised to win both the House and the Senate.
The British Pound rallied to a seven-week high against the US Dollar, surpassing the mid-1.3400 levels. FXStreet reported that the surge came as safe-haven demand for the greenback diminished following the outcomes of the US midterm elections.
The US Dollar weakened after the midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, with results suggesting Democrats are poised to take control of both the House and the Senate. Diplomatic optimism regarding Iran further reduced USD demand, providing a tailwind for the Pound ahead of the Bank of England meeting.