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GBP/USD, live 24/7

1.3491
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1.3506

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Market hours Closed - weekend

About GBP/USD

GBP/USD, nicknamed "cable", is the exchange rate between the British pound and the US dollar. It shows how many US dollars one pound buys.

Spot forex trades 24 hours on weekdays and closes for the weekend. WeekendIndex shows a live GBP/USD rate 24/7, implied from markets that keep trading through the weekend. These are implied market prices, not official fixings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the GBP/USD rate on weekends?

Yes. The interbank forex market closes from Friday evening until Sunday evening New York time, so the official GBP/USD rate stops updating. WeekendIndex shows a live GBP/USD rate 24/7, so you can check it on Saturday and Sunday.

Where does this GBP/USD rate come from?

It is implied from markets that trade the same currencies around the clock, cross-checked across venues. It is an implied market rate, not an official interbank fixing, and it can differ slightly from where the pair reopens.

Why is GBP/USD moving when the forex market is closed?

Because the markets it is derived from never stop trading. GBP/USD often reacts to weekend news before the interbank market reopens on Sunday evening, which is why it is useful to watch when forex is shut.