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EU Session Analysis for CFD Instruments 23/02/2026
Fundamental analysis
23 February, 2026
During Asian trading, the British pound increased against the US Dollar trading above 1.3500 levels.
The GBP/USD rose to a five day high in the Asian session after positive UK retail sales data from late last week continued to have a positive impact on sterling. In the UK, there are no major data releases scheduled today. In the US, Fed Member Waller will speak (13:00 GMT) and Factory Orders for December (2.7% exp) will be posted (15:00 GMT).
