GBP/USD trades slightly higher in thin holiday trade ahead of US NFP

The British Pound (GBP) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as modest softness in the Greenback lends some support. GBP/USD trades slightly higher, with holiday-thinned liquidity keeping price action subdued ahead of US NFP data.The US economy is expected to show a modest improvement in hiring, with the Unemployment Rate seen holding steady at… The British Pound (GBP) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as modest softness in the Greenback lends some support. GBP/USD trades slightly higher, with holiday-thinned liquidity keeping price action subdued ahead of US NFP data.The US economy is expected to show a modest improvement in hiring, with the Unemployment Rate seen holding steady at 4.4%.Oil-driven inflation risks from the US-Iran war complicate the BoE and Fed monetary policy outlook.The British Pound (GBP) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as modest softness in the Greenback lends… For traders, the practical value is less about the headline alone and more about how it changes context, sentiment and the quality of the next decision. Watch follow-through, not just the first reaction: liquidity, volatility and confirmation across related assets usually tell the real story.